Commercial Estimator

BL Harbert International; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BL Harbert International seeks an experienced estimator in Birmingham, AL to quantify project components, develop unit prices, solicit subcontractors, and perform Building Information Modeling. You will generate renderings, negotiate pricing, and maintain relationships with design consultants and suppliers.

Requirements include 5–10 years in estimating and a relevant college degree. Proficiency with Timberline, Isqft, On Screen Take-off, and design tools like AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks is

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a relative estimating environment.
• Requires a college degree in a relevant major of study.

Responsibilities

• Quantity Take-off: Quantify physical components of projects for pricing
• Develop unit prices for components of a project
• Subcontractor solicitation
• Building Information Modeling
• Generate renderings and virtual logistics plans
• Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and vendors

Skills

Quantity take-off

Pricing development

Subcontractor solicitation

Renderings

Industry outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Timberline

Isqft

On Screen Take-off

AutoCad

Revit

Bentley

Navisworks

Sketch-up Pro

Word

Excel

Job description

Corporate Office
Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

Description

Essential Functions and Duties of Position

• Quantity Take-off: Quantify physical components of projects for pricing
• Develop unit prices for components of a project
• Subcontractor solicitation
• Building Information Modeling
• Generate renderings and virtual logistics plans
• Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and vendors

Systems & Process

• Has proficiency in estimating software systems including:
  • Timberline
  • Isqft
  • On Screen Take-off
• Has working knowledge of design software systems:
  • AutoCad
  • Revit
  • Bentley
  • Navisworks
  • Sketch-up Pro
• Has proficiency in basic management software systems:
  • Word
  • Excel
• Establishes and maintains relationships with design consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Actively participates in industry events

Corporate Evolution

• Develops, trains and mentors subordinates
• Encourages, participates in industry-related events & professional associations
• Ensures positive exposure to community

Corporate Culture

• Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
• Serves as role model for subordinates

Education/Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relative estimating environment
• Requires a college degree in a relevant major of study

Mental Effort

Considerable, sustained concentration with frequent interruptions

Physical Effort

Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including; sitting, standing, walking, seeing 20/20 with correction, talking hearing (with or without aid) and ability and utilize a mouse.

Working Conditions

Small private office with public contact/fellow employees

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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