Construction Estimator

Pyramid ETC Companies, LLC; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ETC Companies, LLC is seeking an Estimator with experience in large-scale multifamily construction projects in Minnesota. The role covers all estimating and budget development for multifamily rehabs/renovations, including unit quantities, pricing, vendor solicitations, and subcontractor negotiations.

The candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.
• Highly organized with strict attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Experience with Timberline preferred.
• Strong decision-making and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and develop budgets for entire projects.
• Solicit proposals from vendors and subcontractors.
• Review plans to clarify scope and compare pricing.
• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and change orders.
• Prepare monthly construction draw requests.
• Develop historical cost data base.
• Create contractor bid packages and assist Senior PM.
• Perform unit cost analysis and develop data bases.

Skills

Highly organized

Multitasking

Prioritization

Timberline experience

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, architecture or engineering

Tools

Timberline

Job description

General Contractor specializing in Multifamily rehabs/renovations looking for an Estimator with experience working on large-scale Multifamily Construction projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all estimating and budget development to include:
• • Unit quantity estimates and pricing of the work for entire project
  • Soliciting vendors (RFP’s) and subcontractors for proposals for the construction work
  • Reviewing plans to develop and clarify scope of work
  • Reviewing and comparing the scope of work and pricing for the vendor proposals
  • Negotiating subcontractor agreements
  • Reviewing & negotiating change order requests
  • Preparing monthly construction draw requests
  • Developing historical cost data base
• Additional responsibilities to include:
• • Complete material and labor unit quantity takeoffs using corporate guidelines
  • Analyze quantity takeoffs and unit costs for all trades including site work and vertical construction.
  • Understand unit costing and quantity estimating of construction materials.
  • Assist in the feasibility, value engineering, bidding, and contracting process.
  • Assist the Senior Project Manager in creating contractor bid packages for the projects.
  • Assist in the negotiations of pricing and quantities with multiple contractors to obtain the best pricing for the highest quality materials and services.
  • Conduct unit costs analysis.
  • Develop a unit cost data base.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, architecture or engineering preferred, but not required
• Highly organized with strict attention to detail
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Computer proficiency, experience with Timberline a plus
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Ability to process requests quickly and efficiently
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and self-starter
• Deadline driven

ETC Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.