Chief Construction Estimator

Chief Construction Estimator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Chief Estimator to oversee our Estimating Department. The Construction Estimator should obtain all relevant project specifications, determine the most appropriate building materials, and secure favorable prices on all resources. You should also inspect trends in construction to determine whether your estimates are both reasonable and competitive.

To ensure success as a construction estimator, you should be able to translate project requirements into concrete figures, while adhering to financial constraints without compromising on our high standards.

Construction Estimator Responsibilities:

Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.

Studying documentation, meeting with clients, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required.

Deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project.

Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then prepare a leveling sheet in order to select the most suitable sub-contractor.

Review/prepare scopes of work

The ability to prepare a VE log when needed

Negotiating with service providers to secure better prices.

Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan.

Accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.

Drafting proposals that detail envisaged materials, costs, and time frames.

Meeting with clients to discuss their thoughts and concerns about our offers.

Construction Estimator Requirements:

Degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, or similar.

Qualification in project management is highly advantageous.

Demonstrable experience as a construction estimator.

Ability to forecast the cost of high-ticket, involved building developments.

Knowledge of relevant technical and non-technical documents.

Exceptional quantitative skills.

Outstanding research and proposal writing skills.

Dependable, conscientious, and well-spoken.

Worth Construction Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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