Commercial Construction Cost Estimator
About The Position
Join the Kokolakis Contracting family where you are valued as an employee owner! As an employee owner you will accumulate capital for your retirement needs through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Position Summary The Estimator is responsible for preparing sections of construction estimates including but not limited to the soliciting and evaluation of subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing take-offs, reviewing project plans and specifications for all categories of work. The Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand Contract Drawings and Specifications
- Ability to manage complete bid process including general conditions
- Perform quantity take-offs, experience with OnCenter OST preferred
- Input take-off and manage pricing as directed, experience with Sage Estimating preferred
- Create tab sheets for subcontractor quotes and bid levelling for a complete scope
- Manage subcontractor solicitation
- Updating and posting plans and specifications to SmartBid
- Experience with Schematic and Design Development estimates for CM / DB projects. Ability to “fill-in” the blanks.
- Ability to compile clarifications, and supporting schedules (alternates, allowances, etc.) for a complete CM / DB deliverable
- Experience drafting subcontractor scopes or work
- Logical and organized approach to completing tasks and solving problems
- Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills and the ability to present information to supervisors, groups of clients, top management, or team.
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe and plan viewing applications
- Must be able to read, write and fluently speak English.
- A minimum of 5 years in estimating / preconstruction
- Bachelor’s degree in construction or combined Associates degree in construction with 5 years practical experience
Responsibilities
- Preparing sections of construction estimates
- Soliciting and evaluation of subcontractor bids and scopes of work
- Preparing take-offs
- Reviewing project plans and specifications for all categories of work
Benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Benefits for Employees (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Competitive Salary
- 401k Match
- Company Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Cell Phone Allowance
- 3 Weeks PTO
- Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid CPE/Dues/Licenses
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Fun Culture & Employee Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
