Commercial Construction Estimator

Weaver Companies, Inc.; East Earl (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Companies, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to develop cost estimates for assigned commercial projects, including special projects and facility maintenance.

You will review documents, analyze bids, perform quantity take-offs, and craft clear proposals for clients and sales leads. The role requires strong time management, problem solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Sage 300.

Qualifications

• Time management to multi-task and prioritize.
• Problem solving with creative solutions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Clear written communication for complex details.
• Excellent verbal communication for diverse groups.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project and estimating tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply to estimates.
• Extensive construction experience and knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare accurate estimates and proposals.
• Prepare cost analysis by reviewing materials, labor, equipment, subs and overhead.
• Create proposals and work scope for special projects and maintenance.
• Review construction documents, plans, drawings and contracts.
• Receive and analyze bids from subcontractors.
• Execute quantity take-offs from documents.
• Develop approximations when standards are unavailable.
• Incorporate building codes and permitting into estimation.
• Research current pricing for identified materials.
• Maintain resource information on products, vendors and township rules.
• Lead handoff meetings with the production team.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Sage 300

Read blueprints

Education

Post-secondary education in construction management or related field

Equivalent experience in commercial estimating

Tools

Sage 300

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Job description

The Commercial Construction Estimator is responsible for developing cost estimates on assigned commercial construction projects, primarily special projects and facility maintenance, as required/requested by clients’ documents and Sales Lead.

Responsibilities Include:

• Efficiently prepare accurate estimates and proposals for commercial construction projects.
• Prepare cost analysis by reviewing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
• Create proposals and work scope for commercial special projects and facility maintenance.
• Review and interpret construction documents, including plans, drawings and contracts.
• Receive and analyze bids from subcontractors.
• Execute quantity take-offs from construction documents.
• Develop approximations when predetermined standard(s) are not available.
• Understand building codes, municipality regulations, and permitting and incorporate them into the estimation process.
• Research and document current pricing for identified materials.
• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, township requirements, etc.
• Lead job handoff meetings with the production team.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Consistent time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to ideate creative solutions
• Customer serviced focused, with the ability to maintain a high level of communication, flexibility to meet needs, and capable of diffusing emotional interactions.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex and detailed information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a high comfort of speaking to a range of people in both large and small groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Project, and estimating software, preferably Sage 300.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply this information in estimating and project management
• Extensive experience in construction environment, with knowledge of building codes, ANSI/ADA, and general OSHA compliance regulations.

Education and/or Professional Experience:

• 1-2 years of post-secondary education in construction management or a related field, or the equivalent in commercial estimating preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a construction related field preferred.

Physical Demands:

In this role, the employee will frequently sit or stand, use a computer with a mouse and keyboard, view and focus on screens and blueprints, occasionally traverse uneven surfaces, climb stairs, stoop, reach, and carry or lift up to 50lbs.

This position will primarily work in a climate-controlled office, with occasional visits to indoor and outdoor active construction sites in all types of weather.