Job Summary: As an integral part of our commercial civil construction team, the Estimator will generate and manage detailed estimates required for sales, pre-construction, and bidding efforts.
This role focuses on providing comprehensive estimates, budget control, and feasibility studies across various project scopes and phases.
The Estimator will work collaboratively to support business development and ensure the financial and operational objectives of projects are met.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with the estimating manager to develop and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction estimates.
Lead the bidding process, establishing requirements and ensuring all bids meet company and project standards.
Perform independent market analysis to stay updated on construction costs and industry trends.
Conduct detailed quantity take-offs, maintain variance reports, and ensure quantity controls.
Utilize software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp for modeling and estimation accuracy.
Analyze productivity of cost estimates and prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for project estimates.
Review project specifications and drawings to ensure cost-effectiveness; suggest alternatives where applicable.
Prepare comprehensive bid spread comparisons for major trades and recommend subcontractors for key project elements like windows, roofs, and finishes.
Maintain a comparative analysis of scope, quantities, and cost data across projects.
Identify potential risks and opportunities, communicating these effectively to executive management.
Perform additional duties as required to meet project and business needs.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in estimating for general construction, specifically within the commercial sector.
Proficiency in using complex estimating, pricing models, and cost management tools.
Demonstrated understanding of construction documents and their application to estimating.
Familiarity with construction software, including AutoCAD, Procore, Primavera, Sage.
Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
High level of organization and efficiency, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Detailed knowledge of construction methods, processes, and management practices.
Ability to work independently and contribute to team efforts.
Work Environment: The work environment for this position is primarily office-based but may occasionally require visits to project sites for assessments and collaboration with project teams.
The Estimator needs to adapt to various environments, from quiet office settings to active construction sites.
Physical Demand: This role involves primarily sedentary work but may include walking through construction sites, climbing to inspect work, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds of documents or equipment.
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