Construction Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform thorough and accurate takeoff of all items, including but not limited to materials and hardware. 
• Use estimating software to produce takeoff when necessary, and to communicate inclusions/exclusions to LB staff and the General Contractor. 
• Quantify number of hours needed to complete scope of work.
• Determine installation schemes to establish crew size and durations.
• Evaluate all contract documents including all bid drawings, specifications, general conditions, and if necessary, the project site. 
• Determine scope of work, and where scope is vague generate questions to qualify scope.
• Prepare complete, well organized, and detailed estimate including job specific excludes.
• Communicate with general contractors and clients to determine exact needs and scope of work.
• Obtain and qualify pricing from vendors to complete assigned scope of work.
• Prepare detailed budgets.
• Use historical data to update rates, material costs, labor, and construction equipment databases to keep them current.
• Participate in pre-construction phase of projects to help sell and finalize project budgeting which includes development of alternatives, constructability evaluations, and value engineering. 
• Prepare complete and detailed bid packages for projects being handed off to production.
• Read, understand, and adhere to the companies Purpose, Personality, and Plan.

Financial Responsibilities 

• Estimates material and labor costs for manufacturing projects in response to requests for proposals.
• Calculates costs based on analysis of project specifications and uses data to inform future project estimates.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to work with other members of the Estimating team to prepare compete scope packages for clients.
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
• Possess a professional and service minded demeanor with excellent oral and written communication skills needed to effectively interact with subcontractors, owners, owner reps, architects, during the pre-construction phase of projects.
• At time of award, ability to effectively present projects a whole to the production team including highlighting all aspects of the projects scope and logistics. 
• Ability to read construction plans required.
• Must be self-directed requiring minimal supervision and well organized.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-director and well organized.

Knowledge: 

• General understanding of Steel Construction, including materials, methods, and best practices.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite required
• Experience with Adobe preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires the ability to sit and work at computer for long periods of time as expected in most office related positions.
• Some of the time may be spent in the production area or on jobsites.
• Ability to lift 20 Lbs.