Estimator II
- Perryville, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Material take-off and quantity surveying
- Solicitation of subcontractors and suppliers
- Gathers, calculates and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid estimates.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, perform site assessments, and analyze specifications, statements of work, and other documentation to prepare thorough, accurate, and timely estimates of time, cost, and labor
- Provide detailed scoping of assigned projects
- Prepare bid packages for subcontractors and vendors
- Analysis of subcontractor/vendor bids.
- Development of preliminary bid/project schedules
- Assist Preconstruction Coordinator in the development of written proposals
- Take projects to budget and turn over projects to construction
- Understand and apply means and methods
- Understand and apply productivity to work items for various trades
- Prepare routine estimates of low to medium complexity, generally under $10M, or single discipline estimates of a similar magnitude of as part of a larger project, with little oversight from Senior/Lead Estimator or Chief Estimator.
- Interfaces with A/E’s, contractors, and owners to provide cost data.
- Provide takeoff, perform and/or assist with solicitations, and support Senior Estimators on larger projects.
- Get work weekly huddle
- Daily Estimating huddle
- Turnover Meetings
- Sage (formerly Precision and Timberline) Estimating
- On-Screen Takeoff
- MS Office, Excel, and Access
- Procore
- Building Connected
- Coordinate efforts of field engineers assigned to individual projects.
- Must have excellent analytical and planning skills, good communication skills, and be knowledgeable and proficient with computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software systems. A solid background in Sage Estimating is preferred.
- Ability to estimate multiple projects simultaneously with proven time management skills. Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Attention to detail and proven problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with MF2014
- B.S. Degree in Construction Management and/or Engineering or six (6) years of construction experience or equivalent background is required.
- Leadership skills required and proven ability to lead a small team to successfully achieve a common goal.
- Must have excellent analytical and planning skills, good communication skills, and be knowledgeable and proficient with computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software systems. A good background in Timberline estimating is preferred
- Ability to estimate multiple projects simultaneously with proven time management skills
- Demonstrated experience estimating a broad range of subcontracted and self-perform work activities with an emphasis in the following project types: Industrial, Healthcare, Commercial, both Public and Federal Healthcare/Institutional, etc.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with MF2014
- Ability to hear, comprehend and speak
- Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to work with standard office equipment
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Working over 40 hours per week may be required
- Some weekends or evenings may be required
- Establish goals with individual Career Development Plan and continue with professional education and development