Construction Estimator

Horst Group•Lancaster, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Horst Construction is seeking motivated Estimators to join their team. As a fifth-generation, family-owned company, they are committed to creating an environment where employees are recognized for their contributions and supported in their professional growth. This role is responsible for estimating competitive bid, design/build, and negotiated projects, requiring construction knowledge and the ability to perform estimating duties on complex projects. The Estimator ensures that guidelines and procedures are followed for estimating work.

Requirements

Three years commercial construction estimating experience required.
Knowledge of construction methods, CSI codes and materials with a minimum of two years of estimating experience.
Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in use of current estimating software (specifically Timberline) and on-screen take-off.
Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and contract documents.
Must have advanced knowledge of general trades, MEP, and civil.

Nice To Haves

Design build experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares estimates for management review.
Reviews project plans, specifications, and contract documents; performs pre-bid investigations as required for bids.
Prepares estimates for each of the phases of design/build process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
Defines scope of work for various trades in advance of receipt of subcontractor bids.
Defines scope of work for self-performance portions of project.
Contributes value engineering options.
Reviews scope from various proposals and prepares spreadsheets to determine completeness and best price.
Collaborates with Project Manager during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding selection of subcontractors, schedule, strategy and buyout.
Prepares subcontractor/supplier bid list, including research and references for vendors in locations outside of usual (local) work area.
Adds new subcontractors to reference list.
Obtains multiple quotations for each division of subcontracted or supplied scope.
Reviews projects with Project Manager during construction to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered.
Completes quantity surveys and takeoffs of self-performed work and establishes production rates.
Prepares and executes buyout process for projects, as well as estimates for change orders.
Verifies licensing and any additional requirements.
Responsible for the original or alternate estimates and rates being entered into proprietary system.