Senior Estimator

Cleveland Construction • Mentor, OH

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About The Position

Cleveland Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to support the Estimating Department for the Commercial General Contracting and Construction Management Division located in Mentor, OH.

Requirements

• A four (4) year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business/Finance or related field
• 7+ years of experience as a Commercial Estimator (Hospitality, Retail, Multi-Family, Office, Mixed-Use, etc.)
• Experience working in a traditional office environment
• Ability to work cross functionally with departments
• Ability to work in a team environment and take the lead role on projects
• Efficiently review documents and capture overall scope of work
• Understanding of construction means, methods and sequences
• Familiarity and general understanding of building structures and systems
• Ability to read specifications and interpret construction drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourceful, organized and self-motivated
• Capacity to work well under pressure and deliver accurate information in a timely manner
• Ability to assess risk on a variety of project scopes and geographic locations

Nice To Haves

• Excellent computer skills, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Outlook, Power Point
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with construction take-off software such as On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, etc.
• Ability to utilize online and cloud-based databases for research including construction related services such as Dodge, Construction Points, CDC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough document reviews, including geotechnical reports, phase I & II reports, hazardous material reports, schematic drawings, design development & construction drawings, specifications, etc.
• Develop project specific estimates utilizing subcontractor and vendor pricing, historical cost data and industry cost data sources (RS Means, etc.)
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects and engineers
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs utilizing industry takeoff software and conventional means
• Develop project specific scopes of work
• Develop project specific qualifications to be submitted to the Owner with RFP responses and/or Bids
• Mentor estimators and teach estimating best practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision
• 401K
• Training and development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Corporate support for field operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree