Commercial Estimator

2 weeks ago

Charleston, United States BL Harbert International LLC Full time
Reports to:

Senior Estimator(s)

Supervises:

No One

Mentors:

Co-Operative Education Students and Interns

Educational Requirements of position:

  • Degree/Experience
    • 4 year degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or university or minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Technical Requirements of position:
  • Software
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
    • Proficiency in Timberline Estimating and On-Screen Take-Off
    • Proficiency in iSqft (online bid solicitation software)
  • General
    • In depth knowledge of plan and specification reading
    • Mastery of quantity take-off & subcontractor solicitation
    • Mastery of mathematical formulas required to perform quantity take-off and bid evaluation
    • In-depth understanding of subcontractor bid evaluation
    • Working knowledge of building components
    • Basic understanding of trade sequencing
    • Basic understanding of contract language
    • Basic understanding of risk management
Essential Function of the position
  • Detailed review of plans and specifications
  • Perform detailed quantity surveys and input into Timberline Estimating as directed by the Senior Estimator
  • Price items taken off for review by Senior Estimator
  • Constant communication with the Senior Estimator and fellow estimators about unusual situations, possible scope gaps, etc.
  • Distributes plans and specifications to subcontractors/vendors
  • Subcontractor/Vendor solicitation and follow up. Must maintain constant communication with and support subcontractors/vendors throughout the bid process.Must provide at least 3 competitive bids on all scopes of work for which he/she is responsible.
  • Visit subcontractors/vendors as time allows to maintain a good working relationship
  • Provides support for the subcontractor prequalification effort
  • Develop RFI's and submit to Senior Estimator
  • Analyze quotes from multiple subcontractors/vendors
  • Perform buyout and drafting of subcontracts and purchase orders
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time under the direction of multiple supervisors
  • Maintain subcontractor/vendor database
  • Maintain an active presence in the industry
Relationship Management
  • Establish and maintain relationship with subcontractors and vendors
  • Supports company community service projects.
Corporate Culture/Evolution
  • Embraces BLHI Corporate Values
  • Demonstrates adherence to BLHI Corporate Values in daily management
  • Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
  • Continually seeks feedback and personal development for advancement
  • Seeks to learn about the history of BLHI
  • Seeks to understand and further the overall objectives of BLHI
Mental Effort

Considerable mental effort and comprehension, sustained concentration with frequent interruptions

Physical Effort

Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, seeing and communicating effectively.

Working Conditions

Varied - Small private office, cubical or shared office with public contact/fellow employees.

Likely advancement position:

Senior Estimator

Requirements for Advancement:
  • In-depth understanding of BLHI estimating systems and procedures
  • In-depth understanding of building components
  • In-depth understanding of subcontractor/vendor negotiation
  • Ability to train new estimators
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once
  • Ability to manage multiple estimators throughout the estimating process
  • Ability to effectively give presentations to superiors and clients
  • Working knowledge of contract language
  • Working knowledge of risk management
  • Evidence of effective internal and external relationship management
  • Evidence of operating within BLHI Corporate values and requiring same of others
  • Understanding of BLHI overall goals and objectives
  • Commitment to further development


*Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

*This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, and is subject to change at any time.

B.L. Harbert International is an EEO/VETS/DISABILITIES

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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