Estimator - Mesa, Az
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Job ID: 1775956
Estimator – Mesa, Az
Client summary:
Our client is an award-winning commercial general contractor based in Minneapolis. They specialize in multi-family, mixed use and hospitality projects and have established themselves as the go-to-firm when it comes to managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. Their portfolio is filled with many success stories, but they’re most proud of the strong relationships they’ve built and continue to grow. Their relationship-centered approach starts with their employees. They take pride in their desire to become better every day and providing their employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. They’re committed to excellence and looking for people who will contribute to the company’s growth.
Responsibilities:
· Calculate accurate labor, equipment, and material costs for wood frame and other commercial construction projects and remodels
· Review drawings and specifications to determine quantities and calculate pricing
· Coordinate subcontractor bids, including preparing bid invitations, reviewing incoming bids for scope and pricing, scheduling site visits with subcontractors to review the scope of projects, acquiring best pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and developing bid presentations
· Communicate with low bidder for final overview and assure completeness of bid
· Develop and maintain positive communication with subcontractors and suppliers, including researching and qualifying new subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining lists of preferred subcontractors and suppliers to present to clients
· Participate in pre-bid meetings as necessary
· Prepare project documents, material release schedules, client information, project schedules and other documentation to assure a steady stream of information to the Project Managers
· Present to Owner and Architects as needed
Qualifications:
· 2+ years of related estimating experience working on commercial construction projects
· Passion for commercial construction
· Knowledgeable in wood frame construction
· Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications relative to the scope of work and schedule specified for each project within bid time frame
· Ability to read plans and perform material takeoffs and estimates
· Must be able to meet bid deadlines
· Proficient in Excel and On-screen take-off or comparable software
· Ability to communicate with other professional contractors
· A degree and/or certification in Estimating, Construction Management, and/or Architecture is strongly preferred
Benefits:
· Medical (two plan and network options), dental, vision, HSA plan with employer contribution, company paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) plus company match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO)