Estimator - Construction

About Us: SEMCO Construction is a dynamic force in the construction industry, committed to delivering excellence in every project. We are currently on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Construction Estimator.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in project setup, document uploads, and data maintenance in Building Connected.
• Collaborate in creating and publishing bid lists for subcontractors on each project.
• bids and qualified subcontractors.
• Conduct calls to subcontractors, tracking bid responses.
• Organize and manage bid documents, including Proposals, Plans, Specs, Bid Forms, Addendums, RFIs, and Bid Date Changes.
• Maintain the Bid Activity Log.
• Oversee the Subcontractor Log.
• Assist in managing the Budget Estimating Data Log.
• Interpret plans to construct scope sheets and bid packages for trades.
• Monitor trade questions on bids, facilitating answers or issuing pre-bid RFI’s for clarifications during the bid process.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist in compiling bid proposals and precon proposals.
• Handle phone inquiries.
• Possess familiarity with commercial construction procedures and trades.
• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with subcontractors/clients.
• Attend trade functions and after-hours work events for business development and relationship-building purposes (as needed).

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong computer skills.
• Exceptional professional communication skills both in person and over the phone.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Sage Construction Estimating is advantageous
• Exposure to estimating software is beneficial.
• Previous experience in estimating is a plus.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for construction estimating and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.