Estimator - Commercial Construction

Overview

Estimator - Commercial Construction at Persons Services Corp

Location : Mobile, AL

Persons Services is a dynamic and rapidly expanding construction firm, proudly operating across the United States and the Caribbean. Our award-winning team is consistently recognized for excellence, including ENR Top Contractor rankings, multiple consecutive years on the INC 5000 list, and numerous industry accolades.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to lead the estimating and bidding responsibilities of our pre-construction process. This is an opportunity for a meticulous, results-driven professional to deliver accurate estimates that secure profitable projects while building strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

At Persons Services, we believe in hiring "A Players" who lead with integrity and align with our Core Values. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Track the bid market and maintain the bid calendar for the Construction Group
• Lead lump sum bids, including setting up bid folders, organizing projects on Building Connected, and issuing Invitations to Bid
• Perform comprehensive scope / specification take-offs and create methodical, well-organized estimates
• Communicate with design professionals and / or owners to clarify ambiguities in bid documents
• Maintain frequent communication with subcontractors / vendors to ensure competitive pricing
• Perform quantity take-offs for various scopes of work to provide accurate and competitive estimates
• Collaborate with Project Management and Field Operations to develop General Conditions approaches
• Procure and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing, documenting all qualifications and clarifications
• Prepare bid bonds, forms, and proposals for timely submission
• Develop a database of cost data, unit prices, and historical costs for future conceptual estimates
• Create clear scope documents for Design / Build projects and review all construction documents
• Collaborate with project teams during the "hand-off" process to ensure successful project initiation
• Oversee value engineering during pre-construction and manage pre-construction team members
• Develop and enhance subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Assist senior management with improving processes and procedures

Ideal Candidate Profile

What We Offer

Our Core Values

We show GRIT in our unwavering determination to get the job done with GRATITUDE driving us. We strive for PROFOUND AUTHENTICITY to uphold core values and foster meaningful connections. We practice TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION as the foundation of our relationships. We stay EXCITED AND CURIOUS to seek better solutions. We work as ONE TEAM with our partners to execute, aiming to create RAVING FANS

If you're a detail-oriented, results-driven construction professional ready to make your mark with a fast-growing industry leader— we want to hear from you . Apply today and join a team where your precision and expertise directly impact our success.

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