Construction Estimator II: MEP Bids & Analysis

The Weitz Company; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is currently accepting applications for an Estimator II to be located in our Gig Harbor, WA office. The Estimator II supports the estimating team by preparing complete portions of an estimate for construction projects.

Duties include quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, working within the estimating system, compiling cost history and preparing systems comparisons. Typically, the Estimator II reports to the most senior estimator in the assigned business location.

Qualifications

• Two years of estimating responsibility or equivalent field experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical reading abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook and takeoff software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze technical plans and specs and incorporate requirements into the estimate.
• Generate design development estimates with quantities and components from plans.
• Develop complete project quantities from schematic layouts.
• Solicit bids and ensure full trade coverage; communicate scope clearly.
• Prepare bid tickets, cost breakdowns, and schedules of values for proposals.
• Review proposals to identify gaps/overlaps in scope of work.
• Finalize estimates for rollover to job cost system.
• Produce cost analysis backup and identify value-savings opportunities.
• Follow company policies and travel as required.

Skills

Math proficiency

Analytical reading

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under time pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

onscreen takeoffs

Job description

The Weitz Company is currently accepting applications for an Estimator II to be located in our Gig Harbor, WA office. The Estimator II supports the estimating team by preparing complete portions of an estimate for construction projects.

Duties include quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, working within the estimating system, compiling cost history and preparing systems comparisons. Typically, the Estimator II reports to the most senior estimator in the assigned business location.