Estimator (Precon Manager)

1 week ago

louisville, United States Schaefer General Contracting Services Full time

Who We Are

Schaefer Construction is a 3rd generation national builder that brings to life large-scale construction and renovations. We do it through ingenuity, transparency and project stewardship so as to build a partnership for generations to come.


We manage our conduct by what is right for our clients, our people and the communities we serve. We treat our customers and each other with acceptance, courtesy and the esteem due to any member of our family. We’ve built our generations of success on long-term relationships founded on great work by good people who care about getting it right. If you are one of those people, contact us about this position.


Our corporate values are our trademark and are the reason that over half of our clients are repeat. We manage our conduct by what is right for our clients, our people and the communities we serve. Our team members understand that our level of quality requires craftsmanship and that our most valuable asset is our people, and our most important product is our skill, experience and knowledge.


Directing Others/Direction Received

Reports to and receives performance evaluations from Project Managers, Director of Construction and firm ownership. Includes but not limited to overseeing and managing the estimating process. Must carry out the duties of the position, and operate with little administrative support.

 

Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:


Pre-bid

o  Attend pre-bid meetings with ownership and marketing to review bid/RFP details

o  Generate bid list for subs and suppliers based on project type

o  Distribute invitations to bid

o  Follow and track participating subs via phone call to confirm interest

o  Review plans and specs

o  Create estimate template in ProEst based on review of specs and drawings

o  Meet with assigned PM and Director of Construction to review the project

o  Attend any pre-bid meetings and walkthroughs

o  Compile and submit pre-bid RFIs along with distributing RFI responses and addendums to subs and suppliers.

o  Set up meeting with PM and Director of Construction to review ProEst template and clarification letter for holes

o  Work with marketing to ensure seamless bid day

o  Work with PM to determine overall job schedule, phasing, and duration

 

Bid Day

o  Bid day is a TEAM effort between estimator, marketing, PM, Director of Construction, and ownership

o  PM & estimator review all subs bids for completeness and note any exclusions.  Make calls to subs as need to for missing items or information

o  Set up in conference room to track sub bids and enter all pricing into ProEst

o  Final bid review with team to discuss final costs and fees

o  Submit bid to owner/design team

 

Post Bid

o  Follow up with any owner/design team requested information

o  Update bid database with unit/current pricing for future bid/budget info

o  If Schaefer is awarded the project

  • Project hand off meeting with PM and Director of Construction
  • Assist with sub-contractor buyout

 

General

o  Maintain current sub-contractor database for current contacts

o  Continually look for new qualified sub-contractors and suppliers

o  Soliciting new subs and suppliers in new regions of work

o  Maintain cost database for budgeting

 

Required Abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to operate under tight deadlines.
  • Sound judgment and confidentiality.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is poised and professional.
  • Has the ability to self-motivate, lead, direct and multi-task between preconstruction activities
  • Is intimately acquainted with firm’s business goals and practices.
  • Follows through in a consistent manner.
  • Represents firm professionally, to even the highest levels of client organizations in a manner consistent with corporate image and standards.
  • Must possess the skills and abilities to remain agile in a volatile industry and economy.
  • Must possess persuasive and diplomacy skills.
  • Responds quickly and appropriately to a variety of difficult situations.
  • Must have the ability to work well with others especially leadership, department/project managers.


Benefits:

·       Competitive Pay

·       Health Insurance

·       Retirement Plan

·       Work in a friendly, family oriented, fast-paced environment.


Company Information:

To learn more about us, please visit our web site at www.schaefercompany.com


To apply for this position please send a confidential resume to michelle@schaefercompany.com


Schaefer Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 


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