Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

The Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, and project details to calculate the estimated costs of a construction project, including materials, labor, and time required, by creating detailed cost breakdowns to determine a competitive bid for potential clients. Responsible for the administrative coordination of the construction bid process and working in partnership with the internal Estimating Team. The ideal candidate has 2 to 5 years Estimating experience, exceptional communication skills as this role is highly collaborative and requires significant time communicating with clients, vendors, and subcontractors. Candidates should have an acute attention to detail and a strong ability to relationship-build.

Key Responsibilities

• Review request for proposal packages, construction plans, and specifications for trade selection and document distribution.
• Generate bid invitations, contact subcontractors to secure bids, log responses.
• Administration and tracking of bids.
• Review subcontractor proposals.
• Work with subcontractors for value engineering ideas and pricing within a specified time frame
• Write and respond to request for information.
• Compile sub / vendor proposals, review requirements, input total cost estimates for final review and submission to client.
• Maintain and update bidding database.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

Established in 1978, CSI Construction Company is a general contractor providing general contracting, construction management and design-build services. With five office locations across the west, we specialize in constructing retail, grocery, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, senior housing, theater, office, recreation, medical and industrial facilities. We are proud that nearly 90% of our business comes from repeat customers.

Company Description

At CSI Construction Company, we are committed to making a positive impact for our clients and the community. We preach teamwork, strive for a family culture, and focus on providing our employees an environment where they can thrive and grow their careers. Safety is a core value at CSI. Our ‘Safety First’ motto is rooted in our culture and incorporated at every level of our company.

Company Description

At CSI Construction Company, we are committed to making a positive impact for our clients and the community. We preach teamwork, strive for a family culture, and focus on providing our employees an environment where they can thrive and grow their careers. Safety is a core value at CSI. Our ‘Safety First’ motto is rooted in our culture and incorporated at every level of our company.