Multifamily Construction Estimator
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Join us as a Visionary Leader in Construction: Preconstruction Estimator
Why Thompson Thrift?
At Thompson Thrift, we don't just build properties; we craft communities and shape futures. Our core values drive us to positively impact our team and the communities we serve through initiatives like TT Serve, which supports community outreach and personal development. We also prioritize work-life balance with our Family Impact Program, offering flexible work options, concierge medical services, financial planning, and more to support your well-being and connections with loved ones.
Your Role as Preconstruction Estimator
As a Preconstruction Estimator for our office in Indianapolis, IN or Terre Haute, IN, you will prepare cost estimates/budgets for construction projects and collaborate with the Preconstruction team for Multifamily projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client & Vendor Collaboration: Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments, as well as construction foremen, to develop estimates/budgets and resolve issues.
- Estimating & Budgeting: Analyze blueprints and documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates/budgets.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Selection: Prepare, analyze, and recommend vendors or subcontractors for project selection.
- Stakeholder Communication: Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Project Planning & Scheduling: Prepare estimates/budgets used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Cost Analysis: Assess the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services while tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Site Evaluation: Visit project sites to assess access, drainage, topography, and availability of essential services such as water and electricity.
- Regulatory Compliance: Consult with local authorities for each estimated project to determine local rules and regulations, ensuring estimates/budgets are complete and accurate.
- Staff Development: Provide necessary training and direction to assist staff in achieving position advancement.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Minimum Education: Degree in Construction Management or related field required
- Minimum Experience: Four plus years of experience preferred
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attributes: Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Willingness to travel to projects as needed
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with potential for profit-sharing bonus.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; complimentary health clinic access.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, 10+ paid holidays, flexible work culture with Work-From-Anywhere opportunities, and new parent leave.
- Exclusive Perks: Shipt grocery delivery membership, $100 monthly contribution to Forma Lifestyle Spending Account, team member discount program, company events.
- Professional Development: Access to educational courses, training programs, and career growth opportunities in a dynamic construction environment.
- Community Engagement: Participate in TT Serve community outreach initiatives.
- Location:
- Indianapolis