Estimating Specialist
This is a senior-level position that requires high-level expertise to secure work with current and new clients, meeting or exceeding strategic and financial objectives. The successful candidate will lead and deliver contract proposal estimates, post-award purchase orders and subcontracts on a broad range of construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and assemble bid proposals, including detailed estimates and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors.
* Actively participate in bidding and pre-construction services, attending pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents for the estimate.
* Research, negotiate and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts for awarded projects, including obtaining necessary insurance requirements.
Requirements:
* Minimum two years of relevant construction estimating experience in various general commercial building markets.
* Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field is highly preferred but not required.
* Strong attention to detail, organization skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and passion for delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interact with subcontractors and vendors, work well in teams, and communicate effectively with operations and business development staff.
* Proficiency in estimating and takeoff software, such as WinEst, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft programs.
About Our Organization
We are a family-owned company established in 1921, providing General Contracting and Construction Management services to industrial and commercial construction markets across the US, Canada and Mexico. We commit to safe working environments, demand excellence, and reward passion.