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Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Joseph Michaels International • Columbus, OH, United States
6 days ago
Salary
$64,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Construction Estimator

Leading design-build general contractor, located in north Columbus, is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator within the industrial market. Eligibility to work in the United States required including a valid driver's license. Sponsorship unavailable.

Salary: $64,000+ and up to $100,000 for senior level.

Day shift: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday with some overtime if needed.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, up to 3% retirement contribution, vacation and sick time.

Summary

Under supervision of the Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager or General Manager, Construction Estimator performs estimation for design, engineering, and construction as a member of design-builder's preconstruction team. Works closely with internal and external design and engineering teams from early stage of design development to the completion of the projects.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately reads blueprints, specifications and the other technical documents, and understands the scope of work for preparing bid documents, correspondence, and estimate.
  • Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in constructions.
  • Navigates and understands building codes and other site-related codes and regulations.
  • Prepares preliminary budget forecasts on schematic or progress designs for preconstruction design teams.
  • Works closely with architects and other internal and external professionals throughout the projects.
  • Maintains an up-to-date file or library of bids, engineering firms, trade contractors/suppliers, material and equipment brochures and catalogues.
  • Coordinates and conducts contractor pre-bid meetings onsite or online.
  • Keeps close communications with key contractors/bidders during bids and constructions.
  • Prepares bid documents for construction projects with preconstruction design team and external engineers.
  • Evaluates offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
  • Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting information.
  • Stays being watchful for possible value engineering and cost saving options.
  • Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans for supervisors' reviews.
  • Schedules meetings with clients, site managers and staff as required.
  • Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
  • Monitors construction processes.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to navigate specifications and plans with through knowledges
  • Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments at once
  • Knowledge of the latest building codes and site-related codes and regulations
  • Close attention to detail
  • Strong and effective negotiation skills, both verbally and written
  • Reading ability to understand information contained in memoranda, reports and bulletins, etc., effectively
  • Ability to operate computer and other business machines with speed and accuracy
  • Math skills including algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic needed to prepare takeoffs, estimates, and cost analysis
  • Strong time management skill, communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills

Environmental and Physical Demands of the Position

  • Typical office, industrial operation or construction site environment
  • Physically fit to walk in the construction site from one end to the other, ability to obtain information needed for estimation
  • Bending/twisting and reaching
  • Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
  • Lifting and carrying 50 pounds or less
  • Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and stooping
  • Talking and hearing; use of the phone
  • Hold a valid US driver's license

Education and Experience

  • A bachelor's degree in architecture, construction or a similar field from an accredited college or university, or;
  • Minimum of 3 or 7+ years of construction estimation with any combination of education and provides the necessary knowledge and skills.
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