Commercial Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Value Engineering

Higgins Group, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401K company match

Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Higgins Group, Inc. in Springdale, AR is seeking a Commercial Estimator to analyze construction documents, develop accurate budgets, and prepare competitive bids.

This role interfaces with Project Managers and field leaders to ensure smooth handoffs from bid to execution. The ideal candidate has a degree or associates with related experience, strong knowledge of cost estimation, materials, labor, and equipment, and can build enduring general contractor relationships while identifying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or two-year degree with two years related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience evaluating materials and preparing budgets.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and architectural drawings, and the general specifications of this type of work.
• Prepare estimates and budgets by evaluating materials and labor.
• Submit bids and budgets by the bid deadline.
• Build and maintain general contractor relationships.
• Collaborate with project managers and field leadership for bid to execution handoffs.

Skills

Analyzing Information

Developing Budgets

Vendor Relationships

Estimating

Decision Making

Teamwork

Documentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Higgins Group, Inc. in Springdale, AR is seeking a Commercial Estimator to analyze construction documents, develop accurate budgets, and prepare competitive bids.

This role interfaces with Project Managers and field leaders to ensure smooth handoffs from bid to execution. The ideal candidate has a degree or associates with related experience, strong knowledge of cost estimation, materials, labor, and equipment, and can build enduring general contractor relationships while identifying