Construction Estimator

Full job description

Our client Contracting Services is a full-service heavy civil contracting firm that offers a wide variety of commercial construction services to various corporate, government, and educational sectors. We're seeking for a bright, active, and detail-oriented estimator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the customer on all changes in scope, inquiries, or clarifications about the work during the bidding process.
• When required, use prior projects of a comparable sort to compare costs.
• Show a solid awareness of the scope for the specific talents offered.
• Serves as a resource for project management by providing cost information and creating cost estimates for modifications to the work during various construction phases.
• Prepare, issue, receive, and assess bids and price from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Calculate the amount of material required using mathematical calculations that take into account width, length, depth, and density.
• During the award / start-up phase, serves as a resource for project management to address any difficulties surrounding what was included in the estimate, including materials and building procedures.
• Deliver proposals on time for project completion.
• As needed, review the budget and project profitability status and targets with supervisors and the project team. Seeking feedback on remedial strategies to continually improve the identification and accuracy of cost data.
• Assembles bid files, which include all development information used to prepare estimates.
• Maintain current and correct contact information for suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Other estimating responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Capable of reading and understanding comprehensive building plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Obtain a bachelor's degree in construction management or similar experience.
• Must have US work authorization. Sponsorship is not available.
• A minimum of four years similar experience is necessary.
• Experience in conceptual estimating and pre-construction services is essential.
• Possess good writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to successfully interact with the field, management, and clients.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced atmosphere while maintaining composure and meeting deadlines.
• A thorough grasp of the construction business, including AIA billings, submittals, RFI's, change orders, and project scheduling, is a must.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 4 years (Required)
• Bluebeam: 4 years (Required)
• Blueprint reading: 4 years (Required)
• RFI's Change Orders: 4 years (Required)
• HeavyBid: 4 years (Required)
• AIA Billing: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lithonia, GA 30058 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lithonia, GA 30058: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person