Construction Project Estimator

The Durable Slate Company • Columbus, OH

125d

About The Position

Durable Restoration is dedicated to preserving and restoring historic structures and landmarks, working with a variety of clients including churches, government buildings, universities, museums, and private residences. Our mission emphasizes the importance of maintaining the character of these structures, ensuring their historic fabric is protected while extending their lifespan. We aim for award-winning quality, world-class service, and uncompromising integrity in all our projects.

Requirements

• Must have at least a 2-year construction related degree, construction management experience, or construction estimating experience.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and specification books.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, standards, and processes and their impact on project outcomes.
• Critical thinking skills to estimate project costs without relying solely on price per foot methods.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to travel, with most travel limited to three days at a time.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screenings.
• Valid driver's license with 4 or fewer points for insurance purposes.
• Ability to pass Federal, NSA, and Department of Defense background checks for military and/or government projects.
• Willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of traditional building techniques and their function in preventing water infiltration/deterioration.

Responsibilities

• Meet with potential clients to evaluate their project and determine if the work aligns with the scope of services provided.
• Climb tall ladders (interior and exterior) to access areas of a structure, such as interior bell towers and steeples.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings and project sites as needed to assess the scope of work.
• Provide accurate, complete, profitable, detailed estimates to respective clients.
• Collaborate with the construction team throughout each phase of the project to ensure adherence to historical means and methods.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, negotiable based on experience.
• Paid in-house and on-the-job training.
• Paid Safety and OSHA Compliance Training.
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance and 401(k) after 90 days.
• Travel bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturdays worked, and days worked out of town.
• Promotions based on performance, not tenure.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid travel time, hotel, and per diem provided.
• Company vehicle and cell phone provided once training is completed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees