Pay Range: $63.00hr - $70.00hr
Job Overview:
The candidate will serve as an Estimator responsible for developing project estimates, analyzing costs, and creating bid proposals for industrial and commercial building construction and renovation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop project estimates for building construction, renovation, or improvements of industrial and commercial buildings.
- Project estimates range from simple improvements to existing systems up to design and construction of greenfield sites.
- Perform cost analysis of projects currently proposed or recently completed using conceptual designs or engineered drawings.
- Support other Planning group members with similar project cost estimations.
- Continue development of unit costs from current and historical projects and support estimating software development.
- Work collaboratively with all levels including executive managers, technical experts, and construction managers.
- Position is primarily located in Georgetown, KY, with occasional travel required less than once a month.
Qualifications:
- 1 to 10 years of project estimating experience for construction in industrial and/or commercial buildings, including commercial and renovation experience.
- Technical knowledge of design and building construction engineering and schedule management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Ability to create budgetary estimates based on a conceptual scope of work with very few drawings available.
- Ability to create bid proposals, utilizing CSI MasterFormat, based on drawing packages and available models.
- Ability to analyze contractor bids to locate potential scope gaps.
- Ability to analyze completed project data to build historical project data for comparison with conceptual projects in development.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a major in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
Added Bonus:
- Construction Management degree, engineering degree, or equivalent experience and training, with experience using estimating software such as ProEst, Accubid, PlanSwift, or RSMeans.
- General understanding of construction safety programs and requirements.
- Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project), plus working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other drawing and take-off software.
- 2+ years estimating projects over $10M USD.
- Completion of AACE estimate classes, with experience producing Class 5/4 conceptual estimates and Class 2 bid-level proposals.
- Certification from PMI, CSI, or similar organizations is beneficial.
Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.