Construction Estimator — Precise Budgets & Competitive Bids

Ally Construction Services, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

401K plan

Life Insurance

Short term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Employee referral program

Military/Veteran support

Job summary

ALLY Construction Services is seeking an experienced Estimator to analyze and price construction projects ranging from $100K to $30M. You will interact with architects, clients, subcontractors, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, schedules and costs.

Regional travel may be required to support Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. The role involves developing conceptual budgets, competitive bids, and maintaining cost databases, while ensuring estimates align

Qualifications

• Excellent estimating, communication, financial analysis, budgeting, purchasing, negotiation and computer skills are essential.
• Requires expertise in the use of computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite. Blue Beam and Premier experience are a plus.
• Life Sciences or manufacturing facility project experience (or similar) preferred.
• Experience with Lean Construction Practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough review of construction plans, architectural and engineered drawing sets.
• Identify items omitted and ensure appropriate accounting for full project scope.
• Prepare conceptual estimates, competitive bids, budgets, and pricing analyses.
• Share information about reliable sub-contractors and suppliers for GMP and Lump Sum pricing.
• Prepare competitive Lump Sum and Time and Material bids, including bid forms and general conditions.

Skills

Estimating

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or Management

Tools

Blue Beam

Premier

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ALLY Construction Services is seeking an experienced Estimator to analyze and price construction projects ranging from $100K to $30M. You will interact with architects, clients, subcontractors, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, schedules and costs.

Regional travel may be required to support Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. The role involves developing conceptual budgets, competitive bids, and maintaining cost databases, while ensuring estimates align