Project Estimator - Commercial Construction
- $70,000 to $90,000 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
- Full-Time
Looking for a fun, family-centered work environment? Want to be valued team member within a premier DESIGNBUILD firm? We are seeking a Project Estimator to join our team.
With over 65 years of continuous profitability delivering excellence in design, estimating and construction management, we strive to attract and retain the best of the best in the business.
Clear, efficient communications are essential to achieve project success through our DESIGNBUILD process. With a strong attention to detail and advanced organizational skills, the Project Estimator negotiates project costs by soliciting, receiving, analyzing, and qualifying project bids from our subcontractors. This position requires knowledge of the construction trades, architecture and building codes, safety requirements, and varying construction costs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee multiple projects at one time and retain detailed information regarding contracts, budget amounts, fee percentages, project requirements, general conditions, and scheduling
- Review project proposals and construction drawings
- Prepare budget and cost estimates and maintain project costs
- Implement value engineering through project scope, sequencing, and design evaluation
- Create bid instructions, select bidders, and execute the subcontractor bid process
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of construction management experience or a construction trade
- Degree and/or certification in construction management or related field
- Adept at reading blueprints and visualizing building projects
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field
- DESIGNBUILD, negotiated, conceptual, and/or hard-bid commercial construction estimating experience in southeast Wisconsin
- Current awareness of technology trends and business procedures
Additional Responsibilities:
- Understand and implement owner and subcontractor change orders
- Evaluate and qualify subcontractor proposals
- Negotiate buyouts and extras with subcontractors
- Use appropriate sources to gather data, analyze data, ask questions when necessary, and troubleshoot to determine feasible construction solutions
- Meet project deadlines and adapt easily to changing demands
- Participate in weekly Estimating Team meetings and provide backup support
- Participate in quarterly performance conversations with the Director of Preconstruction
Compensation & Benefits:
- Generous benefits package
- Corporate wellness program
- On-site fitness center
- Education or training assistance
- Team building activities & outings
The MSI General Way is a unique, team-based manner in which we operate. We strive to embrace and demonstrate our Five Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Trust, Passion, and Teamwork in all we accomplish, from our daily communications and decisions to our long-term goals and company vision. To consistently succeed as a team, our team members are held accountable while working with each other, our partners, and our clients. All team members are essential and expected to perform their individual responsibilities and represent our company with integrity and professionalism.
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