Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing estimates on all of our projects including Redevelopments, Multi-Family, Single Family and Commercial projects. **Must have prior experience working for a General Contractor**

Qualifications

· Demonstrate the ability to be the lead estimator on multiple projects and pursuits

· Software: Excel, Bluebeam, Building Connected, On-Screen Takeoff

· Experience/Capable of estimating projects involving: Multi-Family, Redevelopments, Single Family Residential and Commercial construction projects

· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

· Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task

· Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills

· Familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating

· Ability to provide a detailed scope letter and schedule if required

Responsibilities

· This position will be responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Dettaglio Construction projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase

· The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists, issuing invitations to bidders, soliciting bids, preparing estimates, quantifying and pricing labor and materials, receiving bids, and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs

· This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work

· Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company

· Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects under various delivery methods

· Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications

· Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy

· Follow instructions of all Request for Proposals (RFP’s) accurately and timely

· Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation

· Preparing responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) and Request for Proposals (RFP's)