Construction Cost Estimator

Overview

Newco Design Build is an industry leading General Contractor that specializes in modern architecture and commercial construction. Newco self-performs a portion of our general trades / carpentry work to ensure quality and meet our client's expectations to market. Newco was founded on the main principles of trust, teams, communication, and relationships. We are looking for a project estimator interested in working in a design-build environment on projects from $150k to $10mm+. Focus on details, accuracy, meeting deadlines, and producing error-free work. Understanding of project plans and specifications. Ability to comprehend and document project scope for a variety of projects. Engage and work with Owners, Engineers, Architects, Subcontractors and Team Members. Balanced work culture. In person, Full-time salary position with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Well versed in commercial construction (ground-up, tenant improvements, renovations).
• Read and comprehend plans and project documents.
• Able to thoroughly review subcontractor pricing and prepare comprehensive bid tabs.
• Proficient with using Excel and Microsoft products. Ability to utilize technology and software systems.
• Work toward good subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Good communication skills, detail, and team oriented.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with ITB solicitation process.
• Thorough RFP reviews and comprehension of all requirements.
• Competitive bidding, bid analysis and bid leveling / review.
• Preconstruction budgeting, conceptual phase through design development to the issued for construction drawings.
• Schedule and coordinate project walk throughs (pre-bid with client, pre-bid with subcontractors).
• Prepare letters of intent / notices to proceed.
• Participate in client presentations.
• Take direction, work within a team environment, and continue to be open to improvement.
• Learning and growth opportunities within the commercial construction industry.
• Travel Time : up to 5%

Minimum Requirements

Essential Physical Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Equipment Used

This job operates both in a standard office environment and on a commercial construction job site. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phone, copier, fax machine, etc. This role will occasionally use standard construction equipment such as power tools, hand tools, phones, ladders, Powered Industrial Equipment, and other basic tools.

Additional Comments

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt. It is very important that the employee follows all safety training provided and use the proper protective equipment provided to them.

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