Construction Estimator

A Hiring Company; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will conceptualize and deliver pricing proposals for architectural and commercial railing projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes. You will leverage your estimating experience to assess project requirements, prepare detailed takeoffs, and collaborate with various departments to meet critical deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative construction solutions while working in a supportive team environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about construction, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience in construction or custom manufacturing.
• Strong math, technical writing, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pricing proposals and cost evaluations for construction projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate project scopes and timelines.

Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Estimating Experience

Microsoft Excel

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Take-off Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Construction Estimator will conceptualize, prepare, and deliver pricing proposals to sales and/or customers as it relates to the design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction of architectural and commercial stainless steel, aluminum, and glass railings, and corresponding installation packages.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Construction Estimator will be required to perform mathematical calculations determining railing footage and types, combined with safety factors per OSHA regulations and building codes, and mounting conditions to meet load calculations and perform cost evaluations and demonstrate how various engineering solutions impact overall cost.
• The Construction Estimator will be responsible for reviewing RFI’s, drawings, specifications, and procedural information related to railing heights, materials (type, strength, weight, and finish), mounting conditions, installation parts (guard rails, top caps, shoe moldings, infills, anchors, washers, studs, reinforcements, bars, connections, beams, channels, tees, etc.), fabrication methods (grinding, buffing, galvanizing, powder coating), as well as prepare qualified scopes of work and bid proposals including accurate estimation of labor, service, and material.
• The candidate must translate such project requirements into tangible figures and meet critical deadlines and work as part of a team.
• Prepare detailed takeoffs from design renderings, specifications, and architectural and technical drawings corresponding to engineering, manufacturing, and construction of architectural and commercial stainless steel, aluminum, and glass railings, and corresponding installation packages.
• Accurately estimate required labor, service, and materials necessary to fabricate and install railing, guardrails, top caps, shoe moldings, infills, anchors, washers, studs, reinforcements, bars, connections, beams, channels, tees, and various finishes.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production and Project Management to understand scope, timelines, applicable project deadlines and any changes made to original proposal.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assess cost effectiveness, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience estimating from conceptual, schematic and design development drawings.
• Estimating experience in construction, construction materials or custom manufacturing.
• Experience working with take-offs, bid documents, scope sheets.
• Expertise reading and interpreting contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with take-off software a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and/or projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence with respect to problem solving, collaboration, and effectively dealing with customer needs.
• Strong math, technical writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Must have experience with sales and possess strong customer facing capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of the design/build process.
• Must be collaborative with the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Must have excellent overall computer and information technology skills.
• Strong logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

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