Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
Job Title: Construction Estimator - Multifamily and Commercial Construction
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Construction Estimator specializing in Multifamily and Commercial Construction for Renovations, TI-Build Outs and New Construction. The ideal candidate will be responsible for estimating the costs of projects and creating budgets that guide our team's construction efforts. They must possess a strong understanding of construction processes and materials and a keen eye for detail to accurately forecast future construction projects' cost, size, and duration.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
- Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Present prepared estimates by building up an itemized cost summary.
- Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Communicate effectively with clients, architects, and engineers to gather detailed project information.
- Oversee and coordinate the pre-construction job duties such as design reviews and scheduling.
- Create and present reports detailing project estimates to upper management.
- Evaluate changes and review designs to ensure budget adherence.
- Develop strategies to meet project goals, like setting work hours and ordering supplies.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years experience as a Construction Estimator.
- Extensive knowledge of Multifamily and Commercial construction processes.
- Excellent understanding of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Advanced understanding of construction software for job costing, scheduling, estimating, and project management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with regulatory construction standards and health & safety regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to navigate construction job sites, including maneuvering in partially completed buildings, up and down stairs, and outdoor/indoor walking.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to various job sites as required.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.