Estimator II

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is currently accepting applications for an Estimator II to be located in Omaha, NE. The Estimator II supports the estimating team by preparing complete portions of an estimate for construction projects. Duties include quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, working within the estimating system, compiling cost history and preparing systems comparisons. Typically, the Estimator II reports to the most senior estimator in the assigned business location. Candidates must have previous industrial construction estimating experience. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.
Education: High school diploma is required. Degree in a construction-related field is strongly preferred.
Experience: Two years of estimating responsibility or significant field experience is required for this position.
Skills: This position requires good math and analytical reading skills. Independent judgment, excellent organizational skills, the ability to perform on multiple tasks with tight timeframes. Simultaneously, accuracy, and good communication skills are important, as is the ability to quickly learn new applications as the construction industry grows and changes
Technology: Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Employee must have experience with onscreen takeoffs and the ability to learn other specific software.

Nice To Haves

Degree in a construction-related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Read and analyze technical plans and specifications and assist team by including those requirements in the estimate.
Produce reliable, complete, consistent, well-documented and timely quantity surveys of items as directed.
Generate design development estimates, providing quantities and components based on incomplete plans and specifications.
Assist in the development of complete project quantities based upon schematic level plans and elevations.
Conduct organized sub and vendor solicitation as directed. Accurately communicate the required scope of work. Ensure complete trade coverage is obtained and advise project lead of potential solicitation shortfalls.
Assist in the preparation of bid-day spreadsheets and detailed proposal tabulation sheets (Bid Tickets), including any custom client cost breakdown/schedule of values.
Review trade proposals and scope letters as received to identify gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
Prepare the final estimate for rollover to the job cost accounting system, adjusted to meet project team's needs for cost management.
Prepare cost analysis reports including detailed backup for price savings. Be alert to value analysis opportunities throughout the estimating process.
Adhere to all company policies, standards, and procedures
Business travel will be required