Senior Estimator

• Education : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or similar
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or similar
• Experience: Seven years of estimating responsibility is required for this position.

with formal presentations and supervising staff is helpful

• Seven years of estimating responsibility is required for this position.

with formal presentations and supervising staff is helpful

• Skills/Qualifications: This position requires excellent conceptual estimating skills and the ability to identify items required for complete systems, even if not delineated on construction documents The ability to mentally schedule and construct a building from drawings is essential Excellent computer skills are important, as is the ability to quickly learn, articulate, and apply new applications as the industry grows and changes Must have the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with clients, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams Organization, quick creative thinking, and the ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines are essential The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with a strong track record of providing accurate estimating services A qualified candidate will be able to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts, as well as possess solid leadership skills and the ability to coach direct reports Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents Conceptual ability, able to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of owner/architect requirements Project management of competing demands and meeting established deadlines
• This position requires excellent conceptual estimating skills and the ability to identify items required for complete systems, even if not delineated on construction documents
• The ability to mentally schedule and construct a building from drawings is essential
• Excellent computer skills are important, as is the ability to quickly learn, articulate, and apply new applications as the industry grows and changes
• Must have the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with clients, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams
• Organization, quick creative thinking, and the ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines are essential
• The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with a strong track record of providing accurate estimating services
• A qualified candidate will be able to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts, as well as possess solid leadership skills and the ability to coach direct reports
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules
• Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
• Conceptual ability, able to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of owner/architect requirements
• Project management of competing demands and meeting established deadlines
• Technology:
• Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar quantity takeoff software is a plus Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
• Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar quantity takeoff software is a plus
• Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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