We are seeking a Commercial Construction Project Estimator.  Qualified candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with a background in estimating small to mid-size restaurants, retail and other commercial projects.  This would include ground-up and interior finish out projects. Estimators will work closely with our project managers to coordinate and oversee the vendors and/or subcontractors through the bid process.

Project Estimator will:

Review construction documents and plans and determine which trades, vendors, subcontractors are needed and should be sourced and solicited.

Understand and Discuss characteristics and attributes of projects to vendors and subcontractors.

Find and qualify construction vendors and subcontractors in various markets (i.e. plumbers, electricians, excavation and concrete companies.)

Solicit these companies for pricing on multiple projects.

Send Bid Invitations to subcontractors and vendors on CDS forms, with relevant information

Follow up with bidders to ensure we receive pricing and / or  bids in a timely manner, and per our bid date / schedule.

Maintain our database of vendors and subcontractors.

Organize and file bids and estimates as received in our file system.

Send out scopes of work for each trade if required. .

Qualify Bids for completeness and comprehensiveness.

Inputting line item costs from bids and estimates into our budget worksheets.

Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent attention to detail

Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates.

Ability to Analyze construction documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project, and determine which trades are needed.

Expertise with spreadsheets and databases

Ability to read and interpret construction documents

Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills

Exceptional time management skills; highly organized

Ability to manage multiple projects in the estimating phase at once, while maintaining accuracy and schedule.

Understanding of the construction process on small - medium sized ground up projects.

Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors

Managing bids from vendors and contractors

Demonstrated ability to use bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis and proposals

Ability to present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders