JOB REQUIREMENTS: Estimator, Full-Time Position Summary: Estimates project costs for potential construction projects, in both the negotiated and hard-bid delivery method. Establishes project budgets that accurately identify construction costs that can be utilized for both construction and marketing purposes. Position Responsibilities: - Reviews the plans and specifications for constructability and cost feasibility. - Responsible for trade contract bidding process including preparation of bid packages, scope of work and list of contractors for bidding utilizing minority and woman trade contractors. - Assists the Superintendent and Project Managers in preparing and updating general project schedule to confirm overall duration of construction schedule. - Provides pricing and construction methods throughout project as required by the project management team. - Reviews quotes/proposals from subcontractors, maintaining master subcontractor list. - Tracks cost history throughout project and analyzes cost history of completed projects for future use. - Initiates and directs a project hand-off meeting with project management team to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction to construction phase. - Establishes project management cost codes for negotiated and hard bid estimates. - Reviews change orders with Project Manager to verify increased/decreased costs. - Prepares detailed estimates for self-performed work and prepares SD, DD, and CD estimates for negotiated and design/build work. - Advertises and solicits subcontractors and vendors for hard bid, negotiated and conceptual estimates by preparing bid documents. - Completes a detailed take off of quantities of detailed building components by divisions. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 2-5 years of hands-on experience in the commercial construction industry desired. Experience with Timberline, Sage Estimating, eTakeoff Dimension or alike. Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel. Ability to read and comprehend commercial construction blueprints/documents/specifications. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.samuelsgroup.net/employment/estimator