Experienced Commercial Construction Estimator

Construction One, Inc.•Columbus, OH

1d•$80,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Construction One is seeking an experienced estimator to work with national clients on projects ranging from remodels and tenant improvements to ground-up new builds. The estimator will work as part of a collaborative estimating team to meet client needs and support company growth through quality work. Depending on experience, the estimator may work on larger projects and help train newer estimators and assistant project managers. The role reviews proposal specifications and drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to establish project scope and produce qualified bid submittals on time. It includes preparing and validating estimates, coordinating with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and designers, and handing off successful bids to project managers and superintendents. The position is based in a hybrid work environment and may involve work in the office or on job sites, as well as travel by car or airplane.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7–10 years of estimating experience as a full-time estimator.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and other documents.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, evaluate situations, and make timely, accurate decisions.
Strong organization, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interface with subcontractors, suppliers, and designers while developing bids.
Knowledge of estimating multiple building and project types.
Ability to stay current with industry standards.
Experience hiring and managing outside contractors.
Computer proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to communicate work requirements, progress, completion, and departmental goal status verbally and in writing; communicate with coworkers; use active listening to identify needs, define problems, and determine possible solutions; and demonstrate leadership, tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and a positive demeanor.
Ability to perform mathematical operations including ratios, proportions, scale, and fractions, take measurements, and understand cost calculations and budgeting.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex work, determine and direct courses of action, maintain continuous visual and mental attention, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, anticipate future needs, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Successful completion of OSHA 10 within 30 days of filling the position if not already completed.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and accessing all areas of job sites.

Nice To Haves

Prior commercial construction estimating experience with retail, restaurant, and ground-up construction projects.

Responsibilities

Create detailed, accurate cost estimates, including scope definition, exceptions and exclusions, quantities, sizes, configurations, and options.
Ensure estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect actual project requirements.
Follow up with owners and architects and provide additional information as required.
Maintain current subcontractor information and lists; identify subcontractors as needed.
Solicit bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and other sources.
Review successful bids during handoff meetings with project managers and superintendents.
Research new products, costs, and installation details.
Determine owner requirements for complete bids and build the owner's confidence.
Distribute plans and specifications.
Process addenda and provide notifications.
Maintain transaction records.
Maintain OSHA certification and paperwork as needed or required.
Attend meetings, training, and professional development as needed or required.
Depending on experience, work on larger projects and help train newer estimators and assistant project managers.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.