Estimator - Special Projects

Shiel Sexton•Indianapolis, IN

15h

About The Position

The Estimator position reports directly to the Project Executive of our Special Projects division. Primary responsibilities include establishing rapport and open communication with subcontractors, potential clients and design consultants, and leading the estimating efforts from project conception through final pricing, using a variety of contracting methods.

Requirements

Three plus years of experience in estimating/preconstruction in commercial construction
Sound knowledge of estimating practices
Strong working knowledge of Onscreen Takeoff and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
Team player with ability to work independently and autonomously
Solid organizations, time management, and prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or similar discipline is preferred
Construction operations experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Make informed and timely decisions based upon available knowledge and changing conditions.
Use computers efficiently and effectively to complete tasks.
Achieve positive results by embracing the individual strengths and skills of a team.
Set priorities and outline necessary steps to achieve predefined goals.
Accurately assess complex problems and propose courses of action that further the objectives of Shiel Sexton.
Meet a high standard of productivity by adapting to changing circumstances.
Review and understand a given set of construction documents in order to perform detailed and quantify takeoffs.
Performing detailed quantity takeoffs and understanding unit pricing, in order to create milestone level budgets.
Working in small teams of estimators and project managers to collaborate on bid/budget strategies.
Developing professional relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Analyze and understand subcontractor proposals on bid day in high stress atmosphere.
Managing the budgeting/bidding process on individual projects, with specific focus on projects ranging from small to medium size.
Working with design consultants and subcontractors in a professional and collaborative manner to achieve the owner’s desired outcomes.
Reviewing and understanding the plans and specifications, with an ability to identify errors and ask clear and concise questions for clarification.
Creating and communicating accurate scopes of work to subcontractors.
Validating subcontractor proposals quickly and accurately.
Preparing deliverables for clients, including scope of work write-ups, value engineering ideas, quantity takeoffs, assumptions, and clarifications.
Other duties as assigned.