Estimator

Rogers, Minnesota Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other documentation to prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates. Work closely with the team to ensure that bids are competitive while maintaining profitability. Prefer a strong background in commercial construction estimating, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
  • Upward mobility and industry leading benefits/compensation
  • Great company tenure and opportunity for promotion

About Our Client

Our client is one of the most well known names in Minneapolis and across the region. They are known around the industry for their outstanding company culture and how they treat their people. They specialize in the Commercial space and are in need of an experienced Commercial Estimator to join their growing team.

Job Description

  • Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, and marketing presentations as requested.
  • Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of certain sections and reviewing vendor quotations.
  • Review and incorporate historical data from prior projects as required.
  • Interface with Owner, A/E and /or subcontractors to provide accurate cost estimates.
  • Prepare conceptual estimates as needed by our clients
  • Participate in plan review and estimating reviews for prospective projects.
  • Understanding of construction specifications and blueprint reading.
  • Responsible for soliciting subcontractors/suppliers to ensure proper coverage.
  • Utilize and complete the subcontractor pre-qualification.
  • Identify and distribute documents to interested bidders.
  • Leadership during the design process through a design-assist process, value engineering opportunities, alternates and material replacements, new techniques/ideas/products, and subcontractor relationships.
  • Lead efforts to secure long lead subcontractors and materials
  • Work with Cities and Municipalities to identify and procure required permits.



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The Successful Applicant

  • BA/BS degree construction management, engineering, or 5+ year(s) experience in the estimating or project management field.
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
  • Ground up project knowledge and experience preferred
  • Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, MS Project
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Interesting in mentorship opportunity
  • Quantity takeoff and cost estimate experience

What's on Offer

  • Base salary ranging from $100,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
  • Competitive employer 401k match
  • Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 4 weeks PTO
Contact
Joslin Zaugg
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6578255

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Rogers
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joslin Zaugg
Job Reference
JN-102024-6578255