Construction Estimator - Commercial
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About our company...
For over 48 years, Triple Crown Corporation has been a trusted name in the Greater Harrisburg area. With continued growth on the horizon, we're excited to keep raising the bar in quality craftsmanship and customer care for the communities we serve. We specialize in Property Management, Construction, Land Development, and Real Estate Services -delivering top-tier solutions to our valued partners, clients, and customers. As a full-service design-build company, we offer both commercial and residential expertise across Central PA and beyond.
About the position...
The Commercial Estimator will be primarily responsible for the planning and developing of material, labor, and subcontract budgets for commercial related construction projects which include flex warehouses, medical, retail, fit outs, and other misc. projects. The Estimator will provide strategic input to key project stakeholders, including Senior Management, Partners, Clients, Project Managers, etc. This individual should be well versed in modern construction methods/means and will be keenly in tune with current market trends.
- Develop high-level cost estimates from concepts, plans, and specs and design-build for commercial construction.
- Build and maintain a historical pricing database of key components and materials.
- Utilize Bluebeam and other software tools to create and manage takeoffs.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and key project stakeholders to strategically plan project budgets.
- Construct detailed bills-of-material and purchasing documents using takeoff/bidding and CM software.
- Manage multiple estimating assignments simultaneously to meet project planning milestones.
- Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITB's) with clear scopes of work and distribute them to potential bidders
- Review bids against ITB's and Phase Specifications to ensure compliance.
- Initiate price and/or term negotiation as necessary to meet project strategy and budget goals.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors.
- Complete bid comparison reports and recommend contract awarding for materials and services.
- Consolidate received quotes and bids into detailed, comprehensive construction budgets.
- Coordinate with Architects, Engineers, Designers, Property Management and key project stakeholders to develop and finalize construction plans.
Requirements
What we are looking for from you...
- Minimum of 5 years' Commercial experience - Residential/Multi Family experience is a plus
- Estimating/Construction experience is required
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans is required
- A comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, and MS Outlook is required
- Experience with construction management, estimating, and takeoff software is required - Bluebeam & Sage are a plus
- College coursework in Business, Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented
- Must possess highly effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must possess a strong understanding of construction methods and building codes
- Must possess a valid Driver's License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- Location:
- Harrisburg