Civil Estimator

Big-D Companies•Boise, ID

53d•Onsite

About The Position

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential. McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team of construction professionals based in the Boise, ID area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
3+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
Great customer service skills
Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff (OST)
Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
Good time management skills
Profit oriented
Clear written and verbal communication
Work well in a team environment
Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network

Nice To Haves

Construction field experience preferred
Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred

Responsibilities

Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator
Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
Proficient in quantity takeoffs
Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Timberline
Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work in bidday program
Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc)
Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget. Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
Begin working with Sr. Estimator in design build projects (conceptual estimating, working with architects in design, manage budget)
Understands VE process and participate in working session
Call subcontractors and develops interest in projects
Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
Supports Big-D's mission and values as well as all policies and procedures
other duties may be assigned to meet business needs