Estimator II

Adolfson & Peterson Construction•Minneapolis, MN

9d•$89,600 - $143,000

About The Position

Adolfson and Peterson Construction is hiring an Estimator II to prepare detailed conceptual estimates using pre-construction schematic and design documents, as well as detailed construction estimates using plans and specifications. Projects are generally valued at less than $50 million, or the work may cover designated components of large, complex projects. The Estimator II prepares bids, conceptual cost models, budgets, take-offs, and supporting documentation; coordinates bid scopes and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers; and provides technical input on constructability, scheduling, phasing, and staffing. The role also supports bid closings, preconstruction proposals, and the buyout process while building collaborative relationships with project participants and industry partners.

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 facility types.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and familiarity with estimating software.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Strong analytical and logic skills and the ability to maintain precision on detailed work.
Developed written, oral, and listening skills to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously 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; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements for assigned projects.
Monitor field production to establish database pricing and quantify bid take-offs.
Complete pricing and take-offs for assigned scopes of work and bids; review them before pre-bids and set up bid spreadsheets.
Review plans and specifications and 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.
Prepare backup 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 and facilitate bids and presentations.
Establish subcontractor work scopes and define major or priority subcontractors and suppliers.
Monitor bid coverage, solicit new subcontractors, and develop existing subcontractor relationships.
Solicit suppliers for bids.
Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants.
Attend pre-construction proposals.
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.