Estimator - Dayton

4 days ago

Dayton, Ohio, United States Ferguson Construction Company Full time
Job Description

Ferguson Construction is a well-established general contractor with over 100 years of experience in industrial and commercial work. Our in-house design department and skilled labor crews enable us to provide comprehensive services.

As an estimator, you will be responsible for developing conceptual budgets and firm price proposals, as well as pre-construction tasks for design/build and plan/spec projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the estimate process, potentially collaborating with other estimators, sales, and project managers to create a complete estimate.
  • Evaluating plans and bid documents to assess completion levels, risk issues, and necessary questions for a complete proposal.
  • Soliciting, following up, and evaluating subcontractor quotes.
  • Conducting quantity takeoffs for subcontractor and self-perform scopes of work.
  • Developing subcontractor checklists to identify completeness, inclusions, scope gaps, and overlaps.
  • Organizing and leading job walk-throughs, communicating project scope changes as needed.
  • Identifying potential value engineering opportunities.
  • Preparing proposals and specifications.
  • Fostering relationships with customers, internal teams, subcontractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that align with company core values.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • A broad understanding of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
  • Attention to detail with an auditing mindset for mathematical and scope analysis.
  • Knowledge of how estimating supports construction operations.
  • Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects in different estimating phases.
  • Conceptual thinking to consider unseen aspects.
  • Ability to plan ahead and perform under pressure with tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in quantity takeoff and estimating software, preferably On Screen Takeoff and Sage Estimating.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or similar technical training/experience preferred.
  • Minimum 5-6 years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
  • Developing information for a smooth transition to operations after project award.
  • Tracking, analyzing, and comparing historical cost data for budgeting and firm pricing.

Ferguson Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, life, and disability insurance, vacation, 401k, profit sharing, and bonus opportunities.

Ferguson Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected veteran or disability status, or other protected characteristics.

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