Estimator (Howard S. Wright)

Balfour Beatty Communities•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, is seeking an Estimator to join its team in Seattle, Washington. As part of the preconstruction/estimating team, the Estimator prepares portions of schematic, design development, and construction document estimates. Work includes soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, and reviewing project plans and specifications across CSI categories of work. The role also involves developing knowledge of building designs, systems, and construction materials, improving estimating capabilities, and building effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups. Most work is completed in an office at the Division’s main office. Periodic meetings at off-site locations may occur. The stated base compensation range is $92,000–$120,000 annually. Pay within the range may depend on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Two to four years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects, or four to seven years of progressive equivalent work experience in a related field.
Knowledge of some of the following systems and their costs: civil/site construction, foundations and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, estimating software, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications, and company communication tools.
Ability to use estimating software such as MC2 and Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook.
Good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
Resourcefulness and diligence in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations.
Ability to act with integrity and support the company, its values, and its employees while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs using company formats, details, and coding for some CSI division systems across schematic, design development, and construction document levels.
Develop clarifications and assumptions with assistance from the project management team.
Obtain clarification from architects and engineers regarding plans and specifications when necessary.
Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
Attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
Develop accurate unit costs.
Perform technical and plan reviews when required.
Consider problems and identify appropriate solutions.
Develop knowledge of building designs, systems, and construction materials using available resources.
Assess and plan takeoff workload accurately.
Become proficient in company preconstruction software, particularly estimating software.
Improve individual capabilities and performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.
Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups in support of company values and customer expectations.
Participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance the company’s image.
Perform other related duties as needed.