Construction Estimator

Office location in Glenwood, IA. Remote work from home available for the right candidate.

Description:

Responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and proposals for earthwork, retaining walls & paver units, and underground utilities. Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and engineers in evaluating project schedules, construction strategies, and project development.

Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare and analyze construction documents, specifications, drawings, and plans to gain a thorough understanding of projects.
  • Critically analyze bid documents and understand the risk and opportunities and articulate those to management.
  • Perform take-offs and prepare construction estimates.
  • Interface with internal departments and external resources on proposal development.
  • Prepare and present proposals and estimates to management, stakeholders, and customers.
  • Assist with the project turnover from estimating to project management team.
  • Identify qualified subcontractors and vendors and obtain required estimates from these entities.
  • Evaluate and analyze historical productivity data to incorporate into future proposals and estimates.

Requirements/Skills:

  • 3–5 years of estimating or project management experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of engineering and commercial construction.
  • Project take-off experience using Planswift or similar estimating software.
  • Project scheduling experience using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
  • Bluebeam software experience is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate and report effectively.
  • Problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel

Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance; retirement & matching; paid time off

Annual Salary: $85,000 – $105,000 based on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Glenwood Iowa

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