ESTIMATOR
Direct Hire - 50k - 150k

We are seeking an Estimator who will be responsible for the overall coordination of multiple bid proposals and/or conceptual bid estimates. All projects are negotiated (short list) or competitive bid ranging from $100,000 to $25,000,000.
Responsibilities
• Review bid documents to create a plan and direct a team to arrive at complete and accurate bid number
• Perform quantity take-off of general trades CSI divisions
• Knowledgeable of all CSI divisions
• Create scopes of work from bid documents, create invitations to bid, and analyze bids for compliance with bid documents
• Work with estimating team to put together budgets, hard bids and negotiated bids
• Set weekly and monthly schedules
• Review general conditions and assign risk factor to project
• Review project estimates and proposal documents
• Assist with project components that will require estimating functions with the Project Executive
• Coordinate efforts with Operations, Preconstruction, and Accounting
• Prepare project budgets, cost estimates for concept and schematic estimates, preliminary design estimates, and contract document estimates
• Develop Estimating Department’s role in construction management process and improve on existing systems with the Project Executive
• Improve and standardize bid format and standards with the assistance of the Estimating Team and Senior Project Manager
• Develop change order tracking program
• Implementation of continuous improvement program, with the assistance of the Estimating Team, Project Executive, and Senior Project Manager
• Provide Estimators with latest aids and cost references
• Review monthly estimating budget and expenditures
• Develop estimating calendar and review at communication workshops
• Develop conceptual database for use by Senior Project Manager, Estimators, and Site Project Manager
• Train Estimators in current estimating techniques, including range estimating while improving estimating capability by delegation and on the job training
Qualifications/Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction, architecture, or engineering related major.
• Knowledge of the construction industry practices, procedures, and market trends.
• Dedicated, well-organized, able to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and resource management skills.
• Ability to interact, develop, and maintain a positive professional relationship with all team members.
• A learning leader's mindset; welcomes training and coaching; and assumes responsibility for their own work.