Construction Assistant Estimator
About The Position
StructSure Projects is a rapidly growing performance-driven general contractor committed to effectively managing and delivering successful projects on time and within budget. Our team is composed of project managers, administrators, superintendents and craftsmen that self-perform on-site supervision, quality control, safety, cost estimating, administration and project management. SUMMARY & PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for assisting Lead Estimators with completing estimates that are accurate and competitive. Develops relationships with subcontractors / vendors and seeks new subcontractors to bid work. Assists project team with construction buy-out. This position may require travel to project jobsite locations. Due to this, anyone in this position must have a clean background check and a valid, current driver's license. This position reports to the Vice President.
Requirements
- Competent skills with computer programs and on screen takeoff software
- Develop a complete, accurate and competitive proposal by always having a global understanding of the project prior to beginning the estimate
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite products and scheduling software
- Exhibits high level ability to interpret plans and specifications
- Maintain ethics in bidding and in disseminating post bid information
- Understanding of direct and indirect costs to projects and exhibits a high level of understanding of project scopes and pricing
- Scheduling preparation of proposals through proper capacity management, reducing last minute crisis management
- Familiar with construction scheduling
- Willing to travel for site visits and bid deliveries as needed
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and written
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a professional attitude towards colleagues
- Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, self-motivated and highly enthusiastic
- Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to a changing business environment
- Must have a clean background check
- Must have a valid, current driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in construction preferred
- Design/Build Healthcare estimating experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists lead estimators to develop estimates, budgets, quantity surveys and proposals accurately and competitively
- Assists with project buyout and assists the Project Managers through construction to project closeout
- Attends pre- bid conferences and site visits
- Assists with bid day processes and proposal submission details
- Assists with risk and opportunity analysis by performing a thorough review of all bidding documents and consulting with all team members
- Assists in preparing estimates and provides help in completion of proposal composition and review and modification
- Uses construction and estimating software to complete estimates and quantity take-off
- Review and understand plans and specifications
- Create project schedules for bids and assist in pre-construction, offering assistance for technical plans, budget, risk assessments and other work as needed
- Provide critical design review and guidance to Design Team during the entire design process
- Cultivate subcontractor and supplier relationships including seeking new relationships, answering inquiries and reviewing scopes of work
- Build, maintain and improve relationships with facility managers and construction owners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
