Estimator II

Adolfson & Peterson•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Adolfson and Peterson Construction is hiring an Estimator II to develop detailed conceptual estimates from pre-construction schematic and design documents and detailed construction estimates from plans and specifications. Projects are generally under $50 million, or the role may cover designated components of larger, complex projects. The Estimator II contributes to safe, accurate, and collaborative estimating and preconstruction work, building relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and project participants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of related experience, or an associate degree and 5+ years of related experience.
Proficiency in detailed estimate organization and take-off, including familiarity with conceptual and schematic estimating.
General understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
Strong familiarity with project schedules and durations for various types of facilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and familiarity with estimating software.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills, with precision on detailed work.
Developed written, oral, and listening skills to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently under time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build successful, lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
Prepare bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; analyze construction documents and project program requirements for assigned projects.
Monitor field production to establish database pricing.
Quantify bid take-offs and complete pricing and take-offs for assigned scopes of work and bids.
Review pricing and take-offs before pre-bids; set up bid spreadsheets; and review plans and specifications.
Assemble accurate general conditions costs.
Prepare bid-day documents, including owner bid documents, insurance and bonding information, schedules, and timeframes.
Create and organize scope comparisons of subcontractor and vendor bids, and prepare supporting documentation.
Participate in the buyout process.
Provide technical guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing; apply project constructability to estimate formats and costing.
Discuss and establish bid strategies, concerns, and advantages.
Collaborate with Senior Estimators to set goals for assigned areas, including award percentage, take-off accuracy, scope completeness, and coverage.
Identify and recommend functional procedure and policy changes.
Recommend subcontractor selections upon notice of award.
Build subcontractor and supplier relationships, facilitate bids and presentations, establish subcontractor scopes, identify priority subcontractors and suppliers, monitor bid coverage, solicit new subcontractors and suppliers, and develop existing relationships.
Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants.
Attend pre-construction proposals and provide team leadership for assigned project bid closings.
Correspond with design teams and engineers during the bid process.
Attend and participate in industry and subcontractor events.
Perform other duties as assigned.