Job Details
Job Title: Estimator
Department: Estimating
Reports to: Preconstruction Director
Job Summary:
Suntec Concrete is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our preconstruction team in Arizona. This role will be responsible for taking off quantities, pricing, and assembling bid packages for commercial concrete projects.
Job Description:
- Knowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff software
- Perform quantity concrete takeoffs
- Review design drawings, specifications, attend pre-bid meetings, and conduct site visits to determine scope
- Lead and prepare accurate proposals
- Prepare conceptual estimates
- Obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors and maintain accurate database
- Assemble bid packages and submit pricing
- Create visual presentations
- Coordinate with design team on drawing revisions
- Review construction documents for value engineering
- Review construction schedules
- Work with field operations team throughout construction
- Produce accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates for potential change orders
- Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices
- Develop scope of work for subcontractors
- Oversee subcontractor selection process
- Assist project managers in negotiation of contracts, buyouts, change orders, etc
- Maintain and develop historical data for unit pricing
- Prepare and price the value engineering items
- Experience leading Preconstruction meetings
- Develop and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, and subcontractors
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
- 5+ years experience as a concrete estimator
- Tekla software experience highly recommended
- Strong technical knowledge of concrete construction methods and materials
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, technical specifications, and contracts.
- Excellent math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of industry trends, building codes, and cost data