- Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
- Job Type: full
- Monday to Friday
The Commercial Construction Estimator is responsible for developing cost estimates on assigned commercial construction projects, primarily special projects and facility maintenance, as required/requested by clients' documents and Sales Lead.
Responsibilities Include:
- Efficiently prepare accurate estimates and proposals for commercial construction projects.
- Prepare cost analysis by reviewing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
- Create proposals and work scope for commercial special projects and facility maintenance.
- Review and interpret construction documents, including plans, drawings and contracts.
- Receive and analyze bids from subcontractors.
- Execute quantity take-offs from construction documents.
- Develop approximations when predetermined standard(s) are not available.
- Understand building codes, municipality regulations, and permitting and incorporate them into the estimation process.
- Research and document current pricing for identified materials.
- Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, township requirements, etc.
- Lead job handoff meetings with the production team.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Consistent time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to ideate creative solutions
- Customer serviced focused, with the ability to maintain a high level of communication, flexibility to meet needs, and capable of diffusing emotional interactions.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex and detailed information in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with a high comfort of speaking to a range of people in both large and small groups.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Project, and estimating software, preferably Sage 300.
- Ability to read blueprints and apply this information in estimating and project management
- Extensive experience in construction environment, with knowledge of building codes, ANSI/ADA, and general OSHA compliance regulations.
Education and/or Professional Experience:
- 1-2 years of post-secondary education in construction management or a related field, or the equivalent in commercial estimating preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years in a construction related field preferred.
Physical Demands:
In this role, the employee will frequently sit or stand, use a computer with a mouse and keyboard, view and focus on screens and blueprints, occasionally traverse uneven surfaces, climb stairs, stoop, reach, and carry or lift up to 50lbs.
Work Environment:
This position will primarily work in a climate-controlled office, with occasional visits to indoor and outdoor active construction sites in all types of weather.