Estimator

F.H. Paschen

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Eligibility for Year End Bonus

LifeLock Subscription

Job summary

A leading construction company located in Atlanta is seeking an Estimator to manage project estimates and oversee construction efforts. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar, and have 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in estimating and project management. Key responsibilities include supervising team members, creating proposals, and ensuring compliance with subcontracting requirements. This role offers opportunities to influence project quality and safety while contributing to timely project completion.

Qualifications

5-8 years of estimating, cost control, or project management experience in a construction environment.
Knowledge of estimating techniques and systems is essential.
Ability to interpret computerized cost data.

Responsibilities

Supervise Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
Create and review work proposals and estimates.
Interact with owners and contractors regarding project feasibility.
Manage MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering

Job description

Overview

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Position Overview

The Estimator works with a team to estimate potential projects and manage construction projects.

Assigned Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibility for Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders.
Create work proposals.
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to bid/project as assigned.
Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.
Interact with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
Administrative point of contact for the owner
Understand details of project scope of work
Create and maintain project cost reports.
Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent.
Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements.
Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or another degree related to the built environment.
5-8 years estimating, cost control, project management, and/or engineering experience in construction environment.
Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.

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