Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced industrial Drywall Estimator. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:
- Performing quantitative takeoffs on construction projects
- Establish labor productivities for estimate
- Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing.
- Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-perform group.
- Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
- Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
- Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.
- Contract administration for secured projects.
- Prepare wage and benefit schedules.
- Assist in the hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team.
- Assist in other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s).
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements
- At least 3 years of estimating commercial construction projects.
- Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for scopes of work.
- Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- High level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
- Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work.
- Proficiency with computer takeoff & estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbid.
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or Construction Management or comparable work experience.
- OSHA Certification