Project Estimator

Summary

Estimating includes budgetary and contract estimates for all our selected trades. Purchasing for subcontracts and material purchase orders for all or selected trades.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Review project scope of work and perform quantity surveys for selected trades.
  • Format estimates in Excel and Sage.
  • Analyze subcontractor proposals in all or selected trades.
  • Develop and track Clarifications & Exclusions list associated with the estimate.
  • Develop cost-saving ideas.
  • Perform Constructability Reviews.
  • Communicate with trade contractors.
  • Fielding questions and responding with answers.
  • Assisting in contacting subs to determine if they are bidding.
  • Explain our expectations of trade contractors when working for MBI BUILDERS.
  • Asking trade contractors questions when analyzing their proposals.
  • Seeking cost-saving suggestions from trade contractors.
  • Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders for all our selected trades.
  • Track Historical Costs.
  • Jobsite visits, walk-throughs, Pre-bids.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • Five years of experience in Estimating, Purchasing, Field Operations, Preconstruction, or Project Development and/or associate or bachelor’s degree in construction (Or related field)
  • Estimating computer software skills required.
  • Ability to develop project schedules.
  • Understand the means and methods associated with field construction.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Sales or marketing ability desired.

Personal Profile:

  • Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality
  • Professionally and technically competent
  • Quick, sharp, confident, assertive, ethical, and ambitious
  • Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints

Company Benefits:

  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Simple IRA Plan with Company Match
  • Health Care Benefit
  • Cell Phone Provided
  • Continuing Education

We promote a drug-free workplace.

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