This full time, exempt position will be primarily responsible for preparing estimates/bids on designated projects.

Responsibilities:

Provides accurate and complete quantity surveys facilitating application/identification of labor, material, and equipment costs.
Reviews workforce requirements and critical labor production rates with stakeholders prior to submitting the proposal in order to ensure the accuracy of the estimate.
Secures quotations from material suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders that support estimated costs.
Understands estimating assumptions including but not limited to labor production rates; scheduling; sequencing; safety issues; building code issues; construction techniques and alternative construction materials or methods that may impact costs. Prepares accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.  Determines labor and construction equipment costs.
Facilitates the review of contractual issues with management and insurance requirements with designated parties during the bid process.
Prepares bid estimates that take into consideration scheduling and sequencing with a specific emphasis placed on safety.
Assists project management in developing an effective job cost budget; material and subcontractor buyouts, change orders, and post-mortem reviews. Actively monitors the progression of the project to confirm that construction complies with estimating assumptions.
Participates in estimating meetings at designated intervals to facilitate department communications, continuous improvement, teamwork, and planned training initiatives.
Post award works with the project management team.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested by management.
Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of project management and/or estimating experience gained in the wall and ceiling industry.
Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations. Experienced in assembling accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner.
Understanding of contractual terms and conditions.  Familiarity with critical path, logic, sequencing, and activity identification in schedules.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Quick Bid estimating software as well as in reading and understanding specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
Business development experience.
Knowledgeable about and experienced with local construction markets.