Cost estimator Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Company Name : Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location : Cleveland, OH, US, 44101

Req ID : 4535

Travel : Up to 25%

Number of Openings : 1

If you're driven to accomplish great things, Baker is looking for you. As the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor, Baker has constructed every type of concrete structure imaginable in more than 1,200 cities across the U.S. Today, more than 5,000 co-workers proudly wear the Baker logo.

At Baker, you'll do more, be more, and gain more with a company that puts the key to success in your hands. Join an elite team that recognizes commitment and supports your professional growth; that believes focus + hard work + smarts equals opportunity; that provides more options to take your career to the next level. You'll achieve more in a day, in a year, and in your career than you thought possible. Apply today - we're ready to build.

Summary

The Estimator is responsible to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and / or processes. The Estimator is also expected to follow-up with clients, in an effort to overcome obstacles that could stand in the way of being awarded the contract. For awarded contracts, the Estimator provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Estimator will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner :

• Identifies and quantifies construction elements
• Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
• Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
• Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
• Sends new contracts for "Corporate" review
• Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors / suppliers in order to assess vendor / supplier capabilities for specific project
• Analyzes and scopes vendors / suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
• Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and / or suppliers to commit to best pricing
• Completes estimate :

Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements

Determines what special equipment might be job specific

Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability

Requirements

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job :

When you join Baker, you become part of a team that is driven to do more. We offer an excellent pay and benefits package, extensive training, and a culture that is built on the values of People, Honor, and Grit.

Baker is an EOE Disability / Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.