Estimator

2 weeks ago

Des Moines, United States Boyd Jones Construction Full time
If you are looking to flex your skillset, grow and be inspired, let's talk about how you can make an impact at Boyd Jones.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the daily management, coordination and completion of specific tasks associated with the estimating & preconstruction phase of projects. Excellence in this role is characterized by providing an exceptional experience for our clients while balancing the quality, construction ability, scheduling, and budget objectives of the Project Team.

Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed budgets and estimates at all stages of design for negotiated and competitively bid projects.
Prepare bid packages, receive bids from subcontractors and vendors, and conduct thorough analysis.
Develop conceptual cost estimates for projects in planning and then refine as design progresses.
Document design and cost changes throughout the preconstruction process.
Understand and manage the takeoff and pricing strategies and procedures for all subcontractor trades.
Identify and analyze value engineering opportunities.
Capture and organize data and develop working knowledge of unit costs, production rates and total building square foot costs.
Develop and maintain preconstruction process schedules to communicate timelines, milestones and effects on the construction schedule.
Prepare professional owner proposals and narratives.
Visit projects during construction to review actual performance and compare to assumptions made in the preconstruction process to enhance future estimate preparation.
Promote the growth and development of client, designer and subcontractor relationships.
Performs additional duties as required and assigned.

Skills and Experience:
Minimum of two years of estimating experience for a commercial general contractor or multiple subcontractor trades.
Preferred college degree in a construction related curriculum.
Good working knowledge of building design, procurement and construction processes.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
Proficiency using Sage Timberline Estimating software.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Boyd Jones does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Boyd Jones employee. Boyd Jones will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Boyd Jones and will be processed accordingly.

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