Estimator

Story Construction•Sioux City, IA

23d

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsibilities include reviewing and enhancing scopes, estimates, and historical data, while serving as a key resource for colleagues and executives. Additionally, the Estimator contributes to project operations, supports training initiatives, and facilitates professional growth within the team.

Requirements

4-year degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
+/- 6 years of estimating experience in commercial general contracting preferred.
Possess strong skills in math, analytical reading, independent judgment, organization, and time-management to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Must demonstrate Story’s core values of positive, caring, integrity, teamwork, helpful, and planful.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in basic software applications such as Microsoft 365, experience using Sage, eTakeoff, InSite, or other related software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in estimating pursuit teams, serve as a resource for colleagues, and contribute to the training and professional development of estimators and engineers within the company, including reviewing others’ work for accuracy.
Review specifications and project drawings to determine the scope of work, requirements of the project, and provide accurate quantity take-offs.
Price labor, materials, and equipment based on historical cost data, current material pricing, market fluctuations, and anticipated delivery times.
Solicit comprehensive bids, material pricing, and necessary information or clarifications from subcontractors, suppliers, A/E, or Owner to ensure thorough bids and mitigate ambiguities and risks.
Engage with potential subcontractors and suppliers to discuss project requirements, preferred scope, work durations, schedule, and other relevant aspects, and subsequently receive, analyze, and incorporate their bids during the bid letting process.
Utilize Sage, eTakeoff, and InSite estimating software to streamline estimate development, bid creation, and takeoff processes.
Prepare written scopes of work, preliminary construction schedules, and General Conditions estimates, and review scopes prepared by others.
Build and cultivate relationships with A/E firms, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, while also generating potential project leads through proactive networking.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, presentations, and assist with coding and project start-up.
Complete design-built estimates, collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to develop accurate cost projects, identify value-engineering opportunities, and ensure alignment with project budgets and schedules.
Additional duties as assigned.