Construction Estimator - Bids, Takeoffs & Preconstruction

Nabholz Construction; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Care

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Co

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Voluntary Life and Acc...

Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Direct Deposit

Wellness Program with Incentives

Job summary

Nabholz Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator to join our Preconstruction Services group. You will handle conceptual/schematic estimating, negotiated and competitive bid estimates, interfacing with project managers and support teams to deliver precise estimates.

The role focuses on reviewing plans, preparing bid proposals, pricing changes, and maintaining positive client/subcontractor relationships; some travel may be required to support project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a construction related discipline is desired.
• Minimum 1 to 5 years’ experience in the construction industry performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above.
• Working knowledge and comprehension of construction drawings, documents, and specifications, as well as construction management.
• Intermediate in Planswift or other on-screen takeoff applications.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Intermediate level understanding of digital images (how to open, view, customize, and print them).
• Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project.

Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure including quantity take-off of self-perform and subcontract items.
• Prepares subcontractor trade packages & scopes of work.
• Reviews all plans, specifications, and Owner requirements.
• Prepares bid proposals, including cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Processes and distribute all R.F.I.s and addenda during pricing.
• Prepares subcontract takeoffs for various trades.
• Provides value engineering ideas, pricing, and documentation.
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation.
• Prepare Owner / PM bid books.
• Prepare call list and follow up for coverage.
• Support Preconstruction Manager, Preconstruction Specialists, and Preconstruction Roundtable.
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Estimating

Client relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Tools

Planswift

MS Office

Job description

Nabholz Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator to join our Preconstruction Services group. You will handle conceptual/schematic estimating, negotiated and competitive bid estimates, interfacing with project managers and support teams to deliver precise estimates.

The role focuses on reviewing plans, preparing bid proposals, pricing changes, and maintaining positive client/subcontractor relationships; some travel may be required to support project schedules.