Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Requirements

• Experience estimating commercial carpentry projects that include framing, gypsum board, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, acoustical ceiling systems and doors.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Experience with estimating takeoff software.
• Strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Well-organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Recovers from disappointments and setbacks.
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of technical and business audiences.
• Promotes focus on team accomplishments, sharing credit.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work within a climate that values learning as a lifelong professional requirement.
• Ability to work within a climate that views errors and failures as learning opportunities.
• Seeks opportunities to help others learn as teacher, coach, and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project documents, understand project logistics, understand project schedule, and develop scopes of work.
• Perform detailed and accurate quantity takeoffs and obtain material pricing. Enter data into estimating spreadsheets.
• Work with Milhouse management and field operation teams to estimate labor production rates, identify project efficiencies, and identify alternate approaches.
• Attend client pre-bid meetings, visit project sites, take notes, and assess site-specific conditions.
• Submit and follow up pre-bid requests for information.
• Prepare bids itemized by specification section and detailed into labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Present bids to management, succinctly explaining estimate details and project specifics.
• Prepare accurate and competitive hard bid construction cost estimates and submit formal proposals in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed and orderly project files, adhering to Milhouse quality standards.
• Follow up on bid results.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform peer reviews of estimates and proposals. Troubleshoot and resolve estimate issues.
• Maintain past performance databases and spreadsheets.
• Research data on industry standard labor production rates and material costs.
• Maintain the bid board, bid tracking logs, customer history, and material management.
• Identify and recommend improvements to the bidding process.
• Maintain professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Project Management preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Construction Management/General Contractor experience
• 2 years of experience estimating commercial carpentry projects that include framing, gypsum board, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, acoustical ceiling systems and doors.
• 1 year of experience with estimating takeoff software.
• Experience estimating construction projects $50,000 to $5,000,000.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.