JOB SUMMARY: Solicit and negotiate price, schedule and Job Contract expectations with customers and subcontractors, cost estimate, obtain work for structural department, and bolster workload.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Review all front-end documents, perform takeoff of all materials, gather pricing for all materials, prepare costing estimates, and manage projects within a team setting.
Specifically:
- Solicit and negotiate price, schedule and Job Contract expectations with customers and subcontractors
- Execute takeoffs, prepare estimates/proposals, bid, schedule, and manage projects in team setting
- Ensure cost estimate accuracy (material, labor) per the project scope and construction drawings
- Maintain conformance with estimating standards (material, labor)
- Execute and maintain schedules and expectations with Project Management, contractors, and subcontractors
- Work with Project Management to take-off change orders
- Coordinate construction schedule with customer during estimating process
- Review, support, and reconcile Invoicing and Billing
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must-Haves
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to coordinate/prioritize between multiple projects and internal/external contacts
- Ability to read and understand various types of project drawings, specifications, contract documents/waivers, etc.
- Ability to understand design and construction drawings to verify scope of work quoting
- Proficient in math
- Flexible, with ability to work additional hours as needed in order to meet deadlines
- Detail oriented and organized with ability to maintain orderly files of all electronic correspondence, deliverables, and specifications used
- Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to do accurate take-offs and change orders
- Ability to proactively solicit bid invitations
Nice-to-Haves
- Proficient with Bluebeam, Tekla PowerFab, Tekla Structures, SDS/2, Trimble Connect
- Tech savvy regarding tools and techniques to streamline individual efforts and cross-functional workflow
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, minimum 2-year technical degree in related field
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience estimating and managing structural steel construction projects working with Regional (South/Central WI, Northern IL) General Contractors preferred