Knowledge of Division 1–14 Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat divisions.
Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings accurately.
Thorough understanding of commercial construction systems, means, and methods.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, estimating software such as WinEst or Timberline, and take-off software such as On-Screen Takeoff or similar tools.
Thorough knowledge of construction costs as they relate to Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat, including breaking out lump-sum pricing into detailed scopes with definite quantities and units of measure.
Expertise in construction methods and materials for new construction and tenant improvements or fit-outs.
Understanding of trade responsibilities within the overall construction contract.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or another technical field.
At least five years of industrial construction or manufacturing experience, including at least five years in an estimation role.
Proven success in design-bid and design-bid-build estimating.
Strong knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete, and grading practices.
Ability to ask questions and provide a complete project cost evaluation beyond the information provided.
Experience with the bidding process, including soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and using bid tally sheets.
Ability to coordinate estimates with other building disciplines.
Ability to participate effectively in a team environment with internal and external teammates.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the project from the initial estimate through formalization of subcontracts.
Contact subcontractors and suppliers to request quotes for project bids or budgets.
Use estimating systems to prepare accurate budgets or bids.
Prepare conceptual estimates from limited drawings and specifications.
Develop solutions to project issues involving cost, lead times, trade partners, specified products, or materials.
Estimate costs across project scopes and make reliable cost predictions.
Ensure subcontractors are aware of and commit to the project schedule.
Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Identify, adapt to, and resolve project issues and develop solutions on a project-by-project basis.
Clarify the scope of work with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Coordinate estimates with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other building disciplines.
Confer with field operations, when possible, about project requirements, production, job restrictions, staffing, competitive advantages, and subcontractor experience.
Prepare detailed estimates as the design evolves and develop variance summaries between estimates and value-engineering studies.
Assemble a presentation-ready estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
Work with other departments to submit bid packages in accordance with company bidding procedures.
Our company is seeking an Estimator with 5-10 years of industrial construction experience. This position is a site-based assignment at a project in Lordstown, OH where the successful candidate will work with an evolving scope for an industrial manufacturing project.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate the project from the first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
Contact subcontractors and suppliers requesting quotes to successfully bid or budget a project.
Utilize estimating systems to comprise an accurate budget or bid.
Perform conceptual estimates based on limited drawings and specifications.
Provide innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes or work.
Ensures that subcontractors are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule
Read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
Identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues and create innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
Clarify the scope of work with Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
Coordinate estimates with other building disciplines, i.e., electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
Confer with field operations on project requirements, productions, job restrictions, staffing, competitive advantages, subcontractor experience, etc., when possible.
Required to have experience preparing detailed estimates as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
Able to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
Work with other Departments ensuring bid package is submitted in accordance with company bidding procedures.
Technical Requirements:
Knowledge of Division 1 - 14 CSI master formats.
Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings.
Thorough understanding of commercial construction systems means and methods.
Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar)
Thorough knowledge of construction costs as it relates to the CSI MasterFormat with the ability to breakout lump sum pricing into detailed scopes of work with definite quantities and units of measure.
Expertise in construction methods and materials, as it relates to both new construction and tenant improvements/fit outs.
Understanding of trade responsibilities within the overall construction contract.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or another technical field.
Minimum 5 years of industrial construction or manufacturing experience with at least 5 of those years in an estimation role.
Proven track record of design bid, Design/Bid/build estimating success.
Strong knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
Strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
Must be proficient at reading and interpreting drawings and specifications accurately.
Strong communication skills with Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
Must be able to coordinate estimate with other building disciplines.
Effective participation in a team environment, with both internal and external teammates..