Construction Estimator

RJM CONSTRUCTION LLC•Golden Valley, MN

11d•$75,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Construction Estimator, you will be key in supporting the development of accurate and competitive estimates that secure profitable work. You will collaborate with our internal team on quantity takeoffs, subcontractor follow up and estimate preparation. You will work with clients, subcontractors, and industry professionals to build professional relationships and support Business Development. We are seeking a motivated individual looking to learn and grow with the RJM team to elevate our great culture.

Requirements

BS Degree in Construction Management or related field
2-5 years of estimating or commercial construction management experience
Ability to read plans and specifications and perform quantity surveys.
Understanding of Construction Systems and CSI codes.
Basic understanding of building codes and ADA laws
Demonstrated Technical Competencies to include: Microsoft – Excel, Word, and Outlook, Project Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff or eTakeoff
Demonstrated Professional Competencies to include: Excellent organizational skills
Proficient time management skills with ability to navigate multiple estimate opportunities
Proficient with various modern technology platforms
Understanding of industry terminology
Ability to approach challenges with a problem solving & analytical approach
Ability to develop basic value engineering options
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team oriented; flexible; reliable; professional; enjoys new challenges
Willingness to develop relationships with subcontractors, clients, architects, and engineers

Responsibilities

Estimate Start Up – assist in setting up and sending out invitations to bid to our subcontractor teams and setting up site visits for bidding purposes, identify appropriate information to be shared with subcontractors during bidding phase.
Quantity Takeoffs – complete detailed quantity takeoffs for all project scope, review and share quantities with lead estimator for use developing the estimate.
Estimate Work – assist estimators with Sage estimating software, developing posting sheet, bid day worksheets, basis of estimates, and value engineering worksheets.
Information processing – manage invite to bid software to monitor subcontractor bid interest and communicate with subcontractors to answer questions and share appropriate bidding information.
Communication – constantly communicate with RJM team, subcontractors, and industry professionals, provide status updates to the preconstruction team on various estimating process items.
Client Satisfaction – provide responsive and professional communication with subcontractors and industry professions, attend various industry events with subcontractors and clients to build professional networks.
Estimate Pricing – understand basic unit prices for various scope sections, adjust unit pricing for each estimate reflective of estimate specific parameters.
Risk Analysis - identify risk between received subcontractor proposals, communicate risk with estimate team and an approach to mitigate risk.
Culture – work diligently with preconstruction team throughout estimating process, engage with other RJM team members during estimate work as well as engage with various RJM team events, regularly visit RJM jobsites to engage with active RJM projects and connect with RJM field team.
Estimate Closeout – work with estimator through estimate closeout process including bid tabulations, subcontractor bid archiving, estimate handoff notes, etc.