Summary:

Our ideal Estimator is responsible for developing conceptual, detailed estimates during the preconstruction process. With a minimum 5 years’ experience as an estimator in commercial construction, the Estimator will be able to read and understand project plans and understand construction methods for both base building and tenant interiors projects. The Estimator will be responsible for site and building take offs, manages and controls the bidding process, and provides support for the business development process.

Vantage Construction Corporation’s mission is to provide high quality construction services on time, safely, and at a fair price. Our strong, small company culture has made Vantage the successful business it is today.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, and future project estimate budgets with minimal information.
• Corresponds professionally with development, design, and engineering for a clear understanding of the project scope.
• Anticipates the location of project utilities based on information obtained from site visits.
• Coordinates with other departments within the company to gain input on estimates.
• Accurately take-off quantities of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape drawings for both base building and tenant interior projects.
• Reviews drawings and specifications.
• Attends project site visits and pre-bid meetings.
• Answers questions from bidding subcontractors and discusses construction standards.
• Ensures each bid is delivered on time with all RFP requirements identified.
• Ability to work on concurrent project estimates and meets estimating deadlines.
• Assembles bid packages and coordinates the bid activities.
• Sends out new bid opportunities through online drawing/bid site for subcontractor coverage.
• Develops estimating trends and monitors escalation of cost and geographic factors that will affect the cost of our projects.
• Identifies, recruits, screens, and qualifies potential subcontractors and vendors.
• Leads the development and maintenance of an organized documentation of cost history establishing cost breakdowns to support preliminary cost estimating.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Landscape drawings.

Ability to read and interpret Geotechnical, Environmental, and other associated consultant reports necessary to projects.

Skilled at handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a reputation for being accurate, responsive, and well organized.

Strong self-starter with excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills within cross functional teams.

Ability to set and meet deadlines.

Strong accounting skills.

Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and client service skills.

Education and/or Experience

B.S. degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related discipline strongly preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial general contracting estimation.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Written and Verbal Communication – Writes and speaks clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer savvy including knowledge of Microsoft Office products, online plans, Procore, spreadsheet software and project management software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee at time must work additional hours as necessary to maintain project schedules, as well as travel as necessary. The incumbent must have the physical ability to review progress at construction sites in all phases of the construction.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work for this role is typically performed on a construction site where the noise level can be high.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.