Construction Estimator

3 weeks ago

Louisville, United States Dant Clayton Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

The Estimator I will conceptualize, prepare, and deliver pricing proposals to Sales and/or customers. This position is responsible for reviewing and translating drawings, specifications, procedural information and preparing a qualified scope of work and bid proposal including accurate estimation of labor, service and material. The Estimator I will be a self-starter, able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed takeoffs from design renderings, specifications, and architectural and technical drawings.
  • Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects.
  • Accurately estimate required labor, service, and materials necessary to fabricate and install product.
  • Frequently communicate and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production and Project Management to understand scope, timelines, applicable project deadlines and any changes made to original proposal.
  • Assume the lead with confidence on all assigned projects.
  • Create concise proposals specifically detailing inclusions, exclusions, clarifications to bid.
  • Arrange and manage handoff to CMT and operations for assigned projects.
  • Apply sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to each estimate and to the business.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience estimating from conceptual, schematic and design development drawings.
  • Estimating experience in construction, construction materials or custom manufacturing.
  • Experience working with take-offs, bid documents, scope sheets.
  • Expertise reading and interpreting contracts, drawings, and specifications.
  • Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with take-off software a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple estimates and/or projects concurrently.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
  • High emotional intelligence with respect to problem solving, collaboration, and effectively dealing with customer needs.
  • Strong math, technical writing and verbal communication skills required.
  • Must have experience with sales and possess strong customer facing capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good understanding of the design/build process.
  • Must be collaborative with the ability to work well within a team environment.
  • Must have excellent overall computer and information technology skills.
  • Strong logical decision-making ability.
  • Capacity to handle pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

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