Construction Estimator

Mosser; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a skilled professional to estimate and manage masonry operations. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in masonry and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include budget preparation, proposal drafting, and team guidance to develop future masonry managers. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Tradesmens OS3DE, are essential for delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of masonry experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent field experience required.
• Understanding masonry structures for submittals and purchase orders essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage masonry operations to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Prepare project costs for large-scale masonry projects.
• Draft proposals and fulfill bid process requirements.
• Provide guidance to future masonry managers.

Skills

Understanding of the masonry industry

Good reputation with local suppliers

Teamwork for budget delivery

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Knowledge of Excel and Word

Experience with Tradesmen’s OS3DE

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Field Experience

Tools

Microsoft TEAMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Tradesmens OS3DE

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Estimate and manage masonry operations with focus on delivering on time, within budget and according to specifications.

Coordinate and prepare documents, construction cost estimates, valuation of engineering work, and budgets. Provide guidance to team members to help grow and develop future masonry managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Calculation and Analysis

Prepare and accurately estimate project costs for complex and large-scale masonry construction projects. Will include calculations covering materials, quantities, and labor time.

Budgeting and Bidding

Gather information and resources, draft and complete proposals, fulfill all process requirements to perform hard bid and budgetary bid types to provide the most complete and cost-effective product for the owner.

Computer Skills

Computer Literacy is a must. Experience with Microsoft TEAMS Microsoft Office Suite, Tradesmens OS3DE software is preferred.

Writing Skills

Provide high quality written quotes, contractual notifications and email correspondence. Includes drafting documents and procedure writing.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Communicates and Collaborates Effectively

Shares information in a way that’s easy for people at all levels to understand. Listens carefully and shows genuine interest. Keeps others updated and explains things clearly and professionally when speaking or writing.

Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles; maintains productivity and a positive attitude.

SKILLS DESIRED

• Understands the masonry industry and field operations
• Has a good reputation with local suppliers and subcontractors that are typically used within the masonry scope of work
• Works as a team to deliver budgets and incorporate value engineering to provide the best and most practical product to the owner
• Can juggle multiple items and prioritize the management of current work and the estimating future work
• Understands how to record production and use those productions to bid future work, including weekly reporting of units complete
• Has a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of masonry structures to fully execute submittals and purchase orders
• Can track material to produce an on time and on budget final product.
• Experience with Tradesmen’s OS3DE estimating software for masonry takeoff and analyzation

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree and/or Field Experience

EXPERIENCE

5 to 10 years of masonry experience is preferred