A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or 9 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
Basic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process.
Proficiency in computer skills and an awareness of software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.
Essential Duties:
Estimate key scopes on major projects and lead estimates on smaller projects. Ensure a complete scope has been captured during the estimating process.
Develop strategies to gain a bid advantage on their estimates.
Identify, understand, manage and communicate risk during the procurement process.
Survey and price all self-performed work items (e.g., concrete, rough carpentry, building specialties).
Write, issue and manage bid packages.
Conduct estimate reviews on smaller projects for executive management.
Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients.
Mentor and train estimators.
Physical Work Classification & Demands:
Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.