Construction Estimator

Western Partitions, Inc. • Salt Lake City, UT

7h • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Estimator is accountable for plan takeoffs, setting estimated costs, and preparing project bids and budgets. This position is also required to estimate a project by collecting proposals, blueprints, specifications, and associated records. The Estimator will coordinate with our specific trade departments to produce cost estimates and proposals.
Understand and comply with all WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety program.
Actively participate in the safety plans and measures of the assigned projects.
Review contract language, scope of work, and special provisions in the contract. Make sure project team members are aware of these items.
Working with our other departments, put together complete estimates.
Review drawings, specifications, bid forms, and other paperwork to prepare detailed proposals.
Use mathematical algorithms to calculate the amount of material required.
Communicates with the client during the bidding phase and on any modifications of a project.
Functions as support for project management throughout the beginning stage to explain any problems in the budget.
Assess budget and plan profitability status and objectives.
Ask feedback on corrective actions to enhance the continuous identification and reliability of cost figures.
Thoroughly analyze different areas of a project to collect relevant data.
Support and visit assigned job sites, participate in, and conduct job meetings as required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Construction Estimation work experience
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction
• Ability to analyze and process key information, recognize critical areas on the job that could impact profitability, and then actively navigate the project away from risks and liabilities for a successful outcome
• Understand field productivity, as well as material and equipment costs
• A clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong math skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask, think critically, and problem-solve
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills
• High level of competency to read/write/speak English
• Interpret construction related documentation
• Communicate with coworkers

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff, and QuickBid
• Commercial drywall experience
• Local to office

Responsibilities

• Plan takeoffs
• Setting estimated costs
• Preparing project bids and budgets
• Estimating a project by collecting proposals, blueprints, specifications, and associated records
• Coordinating with trade departments to produce cost estimates and proposals
• Complying with WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety program
• Participating in safety plans and measures
• Reviewing contract language, scope of work, and special provisions
• Putting together complete estimates with other departments
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, bid forms, and other paperwork to prepare detailed proposals
• Calculating the amount of material required using mathematical algorithms
• Communicating with the client during the bidding phase and on project modifications
• Supporting project management to explain budget problems
• Assessing budget and plan profitability status and objectives
• Asking for feedback on corrective actions to enhance cost figure reliability
• Analyzing different project areas to collect relevant data
• Supporting and visiting assigned job sites
• Participating in and conducting job meetings

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed