Our Client - Westland Construction - is hiring for their St. George location! We are looking for an Estimator to join the team! See details below!
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Pre-Construction Manager, the Estimator assists with development of project estimates on mid-size commercial projects, or aspects of larger scale commercial projects. They will help prepare estimates of scope changes prior to their initiation and assists with cost optimization of changes under consideration.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- May assist in the training, coaching, or assistance of Estimator I work.
- Can provide construct-ability reports, analyze plan specs, and understand/decipher scope gaps within the plans and specifications.
- Assists in estimating the cost of new projects in the assigned area.
- Analyzes changes to the projects and services provided.
- Provide breakdowns of project costs.
- Documents procedures used in conducting cost analysis.
- Helps review sub-contractor proposals and provides comments to project team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Solid analytical & problem solving skills.
- Exposure to On-Screen Take-off, SmartBid, Building Connected, Destini, and Excel, or similar estimating software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of project specs, engineering, and architectural plans.
- Principles of construction cost estimating.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or similar preferred.
- Experience in commercial construction is preferred