Estimator

Management Recruiters is looking for an experienced project estimator to join our team. A successful candidate will be responsible for estimating a variety of types of projects including, but not limited to, educational, industrial, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use and much more! They should work well independently and as part of a team, be detail-oriented and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Chase leads and find projects to bid

• Send bid invitations based on specifications and drawings

• Manage users and subcontractors in company directory

• Direct the development of material and labor takeoffs for self-performed work

• Gather subcontract pricing

• Establish the baseline budget and schedule for the project

• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.

• Identify cost savings opportunities

• Provide cost analysis for change orders

• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies

• Evaluate project proposals and provide feedback to stakeholders

• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for discrepancies

• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies

• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

• Assist with design coordination and VE items

• Willing to jump in and perform other duties as needed

Educations/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar field

In depth knowledge of the commercial construction industry.

2-5+ years of experience estimating commercial construction projects for a commercial GC

Fluency in Microsoft office software required

Procore experience a plus

Valid Driver’s license

Benefits