Commercial Construction Estimator — Fast-Paced, Impactful

Van Wert Works; Van Wert (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Wert Works in Van Wert, OH is seeking a Construction Estimator to prepare a wide range of project estimates from conception through signed contracts. This role focuses on organizing construction procedures, timely delivery of estimates to the sales team, and collaborating with design and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field with at least 5 years of experience, adeptness at reading blueprints, and proficiency with CostX

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent field with at least 5 years of experience.
• Read blueprints and understand construction drawings.
• Experience with commercial/industrial/institutional projects.
• Proficient with computers, software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scope and develop plans and specs.
• Prepare project estimates and preliminary schedules and proposals.
• Develop and maintain estimating database.
• Navigate and understand building codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team direction

Team player

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Punctuality

Initiative

Planning skills

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

How to apply: If you're ready to grow with us and make an impact in our industry, you can visit our website, apply on Indeed or stop in our office to drop off a resume.

Summary

Job Summary:

The Construction Estimators focus is to prepare a wide range of construction projects estimates from conception through signed contracts. This individual will focus on organizing and overseeing construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This individual will be required to fully display Alexander C Bebout’s CoreValues– Disciplined, ValueReputation, DotheRightThing, Proud Team Player and Go Get It. This role will focus on organizational skills, strong communication skills, and timely delivery of estimates to the sales team.Time management skills are critical attributes for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• SupportDesignindefiningprojectscopeanddevelopingplansandspecs
• Prepareprojectestimateandpreliminaryscheduleand proposal
• Developandmaintainestimatingdatabase
• Navigatesandunderstandsbuildingcodes
• Performotherdutiesasassigned

RequiredSkills:

• Abletotakedirectionfromleadersandmanagement
• Haveapositiveattitude,beateamplayerandabletoconductyourselfinarespectful manner
• Willing,able,andeagertoworkinafast-pacedenvironment,asneeded,tomeetcustomerdeadlines
• HonestandabletocommunicatewithCo-workers,Supervisors,Managers,andCustomers
• Bepunctualandtake initiative
• Strongplanningandanalyticalskills
• Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills

PreferredSkills:

• Basicunderstandingofdraftinganddesignsoftware
• ConstructionEstimatingExperience
• CostXsoftwareexperience

Experience

PositionQualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinConstructionManagementorequivalentrelatedfield–5-yearsminimum
• Strongunderstandingandabilitytoreadblueprints
• Experiencewithcommercial/industrialandinstitutionalconstructionprojects
• ProficientusingComputers,SoftwaresystemsandMicrosoftOfficeSuite
• Abilitytopasspre-employmentdrugscreenandbackgroundcheck