Commercial Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Value Engineering

Higgins Group, Inc.; Oatville (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K company match

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Higgins Group, Inc. in Springdale, AR is seeking a Commercial Estimator to analyze construction documents, prepare accurate cost estimates, and support business development by disciplined bidding and strong general contractor relationships.

You will evaluate materials, labor, and equipment requirements to develop complete project budgets and identify value-engineering opportunities to maximize project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; or Associate degree with two years related experience or equivalent combination.
• General knowledge in the engineering or architectural trade is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and architectural drawings, and the general specifications of this type of work.
• Prepare estimates and maximize effectiveness through project assessment.
• Evaluate materials to purchase by cost changes and additions.
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline.
• Sell projects and build general contractor relationships.
• Compile and review submittals, materials procurement, and labor and equipment management on multiple projects.
• Able to work closely with project foremen and project managers.
• Include value-engineering ideas on every bid.
• Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or General Contractor to close business.

Skills

Analyzing information

Developing budgets

Vendor relationships

Reporting skills

Estimating

Decision making

Teamwork

Documentation skills

Quality focus

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate + 2 yrs experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Higgins Group, Inc. in Springdale, AR is seeking a Commercial Estimator to analyze construction documents, prepare accurate cost estimates, and support business development by disciplined bidding and strong general contractor relationships.

You will evaluate materials, labor, and equipment requirements to develop complete project budgets and identify value-engineering opportunities to maximize project profitability.