Job Description:

Estimator II 

Company Overview: Our client is on a mission to be the construction partner of choice. Every day, we build the infrastructure that matters; the distribution center that ships the gift you need tomorrow, the restaurants where you celebrate life, the assisted living community where loved ones are cared for, your first apartment, the facility you seek out when you need the best medical care, and the fire stations that hold our heroes – Our client builds communities. We are passionate employee owners, and we are looking for team members who want to build their future with us.

Position Summary: The Estimator’s role is crucial in securing work and building our business. Their understanding of rapidly changing conditions and relationships with area subcontractors ensures delivery of clear, concise bids tailored to the project and needs of our client. They set the operations team up for success and play a continuing role through construction.

Responsibilities:

This role manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project. They combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates. They solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking). They review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys. They use “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary. They hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner.

What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:

·       Hard Bid Estimating

·       Attention to detail. Everything from the estimates, units costs, bid scope sheets and proposals must be accurate

·       Refined organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks for self, team, and projects

·       Outstanding communication skills (listening, presenting, interpersonal and written)

·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

·       2+ years related experience and/or training with a Commercial General Contractor or in Commercial Concrete

·       Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with (or ability to learn) Planswift Take-off software, and Building Connected                                 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/Construction Management or experience in related field.
• Excellent computer skills 

Necessary Attributes:·   

• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities, management styles and team compositions.
  
• Strong analytical ability, the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations.
  
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong technology skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  

Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.

Sunshine Project Management LLC is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”