This is a privately held general construction firm specializing in industrial, retail, office, healthcare, institutional and interior projects. Headquartered in Atlanta, this company has earned a reputation with clients for providing a high level of technical construction services in a safe work environment for over 30 years.
Your new role
Provide accurate, timely, and complete cost estimates for all construction (conceptual and hard bid opportunities. A major component in any bid opportunity is the estimator's ability to anticipate all aspects of the job.
Analyze bids from subcontractors and material suppliers to insure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
Assist the assigned Project Manager to develop and manage design schedules to ensure that projects are designed within required time limits.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Project Manager to provide information and understanding of the bid to allow for smooth transition into job start up and buyouts.
Provide support of marketing and business procurement efforts through active participation in business procurement teams and in developing project updates and bid package documents.
Evaluate value engineering alternatives - may review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
What you'll need to succeed
Bachelor's degree in Construction or Engineering from accredited university or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience.
2 - 5 years experience in an estimating role.
Proficiency all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook), Timberline, Precision Estimating, WinFax, Microsoft Project and Digitizer
What you'll get in return
Competitive pay based on experience
PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Ramona now at 678.904.5071.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #1160867 - Ramona Blaine
