Construction Estimator

Central Confinement Service•Columbus, NE

21h

About The Position

The Construction Estimator handles the estimating process for assigned construction projects, including preparation, implementation, and presentation of written proposals. The role manages project budgets, subcontractor and vendor bids, and material takeoffs, and supports projects from design through purchasing and handoff to the Project Management Team. The Estimator assesses contract documents, specifications, proposals, and drawings; gathers information through field visits; develops and maintains budgets and cost estimates; and coordinates with clients, sales, project management, purchasing, design, operations, vendors, and subcontractors. The position requires frequent travel, estimated at 25%, including visits to job sites to clarify proposed work or review sites during or after projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of construction and/or project management experience.
Knowledge of leadership and computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.
Ability to develop, manage, and forecast budgets.
Financial analysis and planning knowledge.
Knowledge of purchasing and ordering.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to establish good working relationships with clients, Project Managers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Proven working experience in design coordination and design-build project management.
Able to lift or move 20 pounds.
Able to tolerate exposure to characteristic construction-site dangers when visiting a job site.

Responsibilities

Meet with the Project Manager, salesperson, or client to understand project objectives and requirements.
Review contract documents, requests for information, specifications, and proposal data.
Review design drawings or blueprints, conduct field visits, and gather information needed to determine scope of work and prepare construction cost estimates.
Ensure project design documents meet objectives and requirements, are completed on time, and stay within the design budget.
Turn budgets and estimates into executable material books and purchase orders.
Assist with preparing and organizing material takeoffs for transition to the Project Management Team.
Optimize job costs by negotiating material and service pricing with vendors and subcontractors.
Develop budgets and estimated costs throughout the design process as needed.
Maintain estimating backup documents and supplier pricing information, including price lists and sales brochures.
Prepare project bids and scope of work.
Collect and review preliminary information from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Determine project budgets for internal and owner review and approval, and maintain the budget database for budgetary pricing.
Identify labor, material, and time requirements by reviewing proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Work with the purchasing manager to convert quoted and estimated items into executable items and maintain the parts and cost database.
Participate in pre- and post-construction meetings with the sales team, project managers, drafters, and operations.
Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
Perform ongoing risk management to minimize project risks.
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel frequently (approximately 25%), including job-site visits to clarify proposed work or visit sites during or after projects.