Estimator

• Identify and mitigate risk through detailed analysis of drawings, specifications, and AHJ requirements.
• Identify “gaps” in drawings for bidding and ensure all costs are captured.
• Coordinate with Program Management and Design departments on design build projects to achieve constructability.
• Assist Senior Estimators with complex Design-Build projects.
• Lead estimating team subordinate members.
• Prepare RFP documents with Program Management department and write bid forms.
• Prepare RFIs to Client/Owner/Design Team.
• Respond to subcontractor and vendor RFIs and questions by preparing addenda.
• Develop and foster positive relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Analyze and scrutinize subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Prepare budgets with minimal information.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to Sales and Program Management departments.
• Review project details and budget with Operations department.
• Support Operations department during the buyout and construction processes.
• Participate in CONTINUOUS improvement within the Estimating department.
• Take ownership of work.
• Willingness to work extended workdays and workweeks as needed to accomplish the job.
• Maintain a regular and dependable level of attendance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. English - able to communicate well using both technical and non-technical language, read, write, and comprehend thoroughly.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive Company and Client information.
• Participate and cooperate with every department while advocating teamwork.
• Perform other functions as required or assigned.

• 0 – 4 years of construction estimating experience.
• Baccalaureate degree in construction management, engineering, or business. Equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Very proficient in the use of information technology.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Highly proficient with Bluebeam.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, landscaping, mechanical, refrigeration, and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to conceptualize a project with only general details specified.
• Can successfully carry out job responsibilities in a stressful work environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be effective in meeting deadlines.

• Travel via air and/or ground, often on short notice; includes overnight and longer stays.
• Able to navigate work sites and office facilities.
• Bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulders, kneeling and twisting.
• Ascending/descending stairs.
• Ascending to and descending from heights up to or over 100' by use of permanent or temporary stairs, ladders, aerial lifts, or use of personnel hoists.
• Vision abilities include close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing at levels of normal speech.
• Repetitive motion (to include, but not limited to): standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, working at a computer, and typing for long periods of time.
• Wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, work boots, gloves, etc.).

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