Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lead estimator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,811.00 – $79,250.00 per year

Work Location: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Prepare construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, site visits, contractual agreements, and associated materials
• Understand estimating scope of work, deliverables, level of engineering, schedule of execution, estimate structure, formats, reports
• Collect and correlate necessary project-related cost and schedule data needed to determine equipment, material, subcontract, construction labor, expenses, and such indirects as engineering and taxes
• Select relevant information to develop estimates based on engineering designs, site visits, and associated materials
• Combine estimate breakout and schedule milestones to produce a baseline cash-flow for Project Management and the cost engineering team
• Understand alternate contracting/project delivery methods
• Provide input on strategies, be creative and voice ideas and options to help book work, success hit ratio at 25% is needed, secure subcontractor coverage and active relationships, call subcontractors and secure their best numbers
• Analyze key themes and trends to verify all factors are properly considered, priced, and included in the project estimate
• Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Light business travel may be required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field.
• Certification or licensure in cost estimating or value engineering, preferred
• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience as a cost estimator in the construction industry.
• Advanced proficiency in cost estimating software, Excel, Timberline, or other similar estimating tools typical to the industry.
• Must have HeavyBid experience
• Extensive knowledge in cost estimating, schedule planning and management to evaluate constructability and field efficiencies.
• Must have a solid overarching competence of scope definition, quotation analysis, bid leveling, and unit pricing for all CSI specifications with an emphasis on general construction conditions and overall bid assembly and submittal.
• In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the construction industry. A sample of work will be required during the interview process.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance