Curtainwall Estimator & Value Engineering Lead

CSG Talent; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to work with clients, architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors from planning through bid-out stages. You will read and analyze blueprints, perform quantity takeoffs, and estimate the scope of work using historical cost data.

The role involves negotiating vendor quotes, nurturing subcontractor relationships, and participating in value engineering reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years minimum of curtainwall, storefront, window wall estimating, and/or project management experience for complex vertical construction projects.
• bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Establish accurate estimates from planning through bid-out stages.
• Read and analyze construction blueprints (plans and specifications).
• Review and interpret project documents to estimate scope.
• Utilize in-house historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy.
• Request, organize and negotiate supplier/vendor quotations.
• Develop subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Evaluate changes in scope per updated bid documents.
• Assist PM with change order estimates.
• Participate in value engineering reviews.
• Negotiate construction cost estimates with other parties.

Skills

Read plans and specifications

Quantity takeoffs

Estimate scope of work

Use historical cost data

Vendor quotations

Subcontractor relationships

Change order estimates

Value engineering reviews

Negotiate construction costs

Collaborate with team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

CSG Talent is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to work with clients, architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors from planning through bid-out stages. You will read and analyze blueprints, perform quantity takeoffs, and estimate the scope of work using historical cost data.

The role involves negotiating vendor quotes, nurturing subcontractor relationships, and participating in value engineering reviews.