Senior Construction Estimator

5 days ago


Iowa City, Iowa, United States Woodruff Construction Full time

Woodruff Construction Overview

At Woodruff Construction, we pride ourselves on being a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 65 years of experience. Our strong Core Values guide our actions: FAMILY comes first, SERVICE to others, PURPOSE in everything we do, DEPENDABILITY to do what's right, and ENJOYMENT of our work.

Salary: $85,000 per year, plus project performance based bonuses.

Job Description: As an experienced Estimator in our Ames office, you will prepare accurate cost estimates for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications. You will provide estimating assistance to all five offices and support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise.

Responsibilities:

  • Diligently and accurately estimate new projects.
  • Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to understand the scope of work.
  • Identify and quantify project requirements, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services.
  • Estimate costs associated with materials, labor, equipment, and overhead to determine the overall project cost.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors and subcontractors to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Effectively communicate with project managers, architects, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to gather information and clarify project requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or related field preferred.
  • 5-7 years of construction estimating experience required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to objectively coach employees through complex issues.
  • Must be able to contain confidential information.
  • Work well in a team environment.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with project performance based bonuses.
  • Generous health insurance benefits.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid time off.
  • Bereavement leave.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Basic life insurance.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • ESOP.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
  • Direct payroll deposit.
  • Employee assistance program.

Location: Ames, Iowa, serving the regions of Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Spencer.



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