Estimator - Commercial Construction

About Our Client

My client is a mid-sized, design-build General Contractor located on the North East side of Cincinnati. They have been serving their clients for the better part of 30+ years. They specialize in a multitude of sectors, including commercial, foods & beverage, light industrial, and healthcare.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for a Construction Estimator are:

• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, and marketing presentations as requested.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of certain sections and reviewing vendor quotations.
• Review and incorporate historical data from prior projects as required.
• Interface with Owner, A/E and /or subcontractors to provide accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare conceptual estimates as needed by our clients
• Participate in plan review and estimating reviews for prospective projects.
• Understanding of construction specifications and blueprint reading.
• Responsible for soliciting subcontractors/suppliers to ensure proper coverage.
• Utilize and complete the subcontractor pre-qualification.
• Identify and distribute documents to interested bidders.
• Leadership during the design process through a design-assist process, value engineering opportunities, alternates and material replacements, new techniques/ideas/products, and subcontractor relationships.
• Lead efforts to secure long lead subcontractors and materials
• Work with Cities and Municipalities to identify and procure required permits.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for a Construction Estimator has:

• BA/BS degree construction management, engineering, or 5+ year(s) experience in the estimating or project management field.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ground up project knowledge and experience preferred
• Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, MS Project
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interesting in mentorship opportunity
• Quantity takeoff and cost estimate experience

• Base salary ranging from $90,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
• Work From Home Flexibility
• Competitive employer 401k match
• Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
• 2-3 weeks PTO
• $500/month vehicle allowance
• Company Credit Card