Midlevel Construction Estimator

Construction Estimators Access•Reston, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BL Halbert is looking for a Midlevel Construction Estimator for their Industrial Group. This role involves detailed review of plans and specifications, performing quantity surveys, pricing items, and communicating with senior estimators and fellow estimators about unusual situations and potential scope gaps. The position also requires distributing plans and specifications to subcontractors/vendors, soliciting and following up with them, and maintaining constant communication and support throughout the bid process. The estimator must provide at least three competitive bids on all scopes of work for which they are responsible, visit subcontractors/vendors as time allows, and support the subcontractor prequalification effort. Additionally, the role involves developing RFIs, analyzing quotes, performing buyout, and drafting subcontracts and purchase orders. The Construction Estimator must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously under the direction of multiple supervisors, maintain a subcontractor/vendor database, and maintain an active presence in the industry. This position is a likely advancement opportunity to Senior Estimator.

Requirements

4 year degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or university or minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Software Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in Timberline Estimating and On-Screen Take-Off
Proficiency in iSqft (online bid solicitation software)
In depth knowledge of plan and specification reading
Mastery of quantity take-off & subcontractor solicitation
Mastery of mathematical formulas required to perform quantity take-off and bid evaluation
In-depth understanding of subcontractor bid evaluation
Working knowledge of building components
Basic understanding of trade sequencing
Basic understanding of contract language
Basic understanding of risk management
Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, seeing and communicating effectively.

Nice To Haves

In-depth understanding of BLHI estimating systems and procedures
In-depth understanding of building components
In-depth understanding of subcontractor/vendor negotiation
Ability to train new estimators
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once
Ability to manage multiple estimators throughout the estimating process
Ability to effectively give presentations to superiors and clients
Working knowledge of contract language
Working knowledge of risk management
Evidence of effective internal and external relationship management
Evidence of operating within BLHI Corporate values and requiring same of others
Understanding of BLHI overall goals and objectives
Commitment to further development

Responsibilities

Detailed review of plans and specifications
Perform detailed quantity surveys and input into Timberline Estimating
Price items taken off for review by Senior Estimator
Constant communication with the Senior Estimator and fellow estimators about unusual situations, possible scope gaps, etc.
Distributes plans and specifications to subcontractors/vendors
Subcontractor/Vendor solicitation and follow up.
Must maintain constant communication with and support subcontractors/vendors throughout the bid process.
Must provide at least 3 competitive bids on all scopes of work for which he/she is responsible.
Visit subcontractors/vendors as time allows to maintain a good working relationship
Provides support for the subcontractor prequalification effort
Develop RFI’s and submit to Senior Estimator
Analyze quotes from multiple subcontractors/vendors
Perform buyout and drafting of subcontracts and purchase orders
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time under the direction of multiple supervisors
Maintain subcontractor/vendor database
Maintain an active presence in the industry
Establish and maintain relationship with subcontractors and vendors
Supports company community service projects.
Embraces BLHI Corporate Values
Demonstrates adherence to BLHI Corporate Values in daily management
Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
Continually seeks feedback and personal development for advancement
Seeks to learn about the history of BLHI
Seeks to understand and further the overall objectives of BLHI