Construction Estimator

***NOW HIRING FOR A DIRECT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH OUR LARGE CONSTRUCTION CLIENT***

***NO RELOCATION IS OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION***

Our client, a leader in the U.S. commercial construction industry, has an immediate need for a mid-level estimator. This person will be supporting the preconstruction team for large projects including commercial and federal projects ranging from $1M-$200M in value. The preconstruction/estimating team is responsible for preparing estimates, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids, and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, reviewing project plans and specifications for all Construction Specific Institute categories of work. They will be prearing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects for clients.

Essential Functions

* Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for some CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).
* Provides information to senior estimators/senior preconstruction managers for the purpose of developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team's assistance.
* Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team's assistance.
* Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
* Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
* Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
* Is extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, Constructware, and Ñ–SqFt).
* Constantly strives to improve individual capabilities, performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.

Qualifications:

-B.S in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field
-3-7 years of experience as an Estimator on new construction projects. Depending on project size, scope and complexity the years of experience can vary.
-Ground up/Vertical Construction project experience
-Commercial Construction Experience
-Experience working for a General Contractor (GC)
-Experience with creating pre-bid packages, preparing budgets, and estimates
-Knowledge in majority of the following: foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.

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