Estimator

DiMarco Constructors; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the Rochester area is seeking an Estimator to join their Preconstruction and Estimating Team. This role is critical for analyzing proposals, preparing detailed cost estimates for various construction projects, and ensuring accuracy throughout the budgeting process. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with construction software like AutoCAD and Revit. Excellent organization and time management skills are essential for thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with construction management software.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction business.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

Responsibilities

• Creating and validating detailed project budgets.
• Coordinating with designers and construction partners.
• Performing analysis of collected data and metrics.

Skills

Strong computer skills

High-level interpersonal skills

Writing and editing proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

2-year Associate's Degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Together with other members of the Preconstruction and Estimating Team, this position is responsible for a variety of estimating functions including analyzing proposals and requirements and preparing detailed cost estimates for a variety of construction projects. This position requires excellent time management, follow-up and organizational skills; a commitment to process and procedure and the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks. Must work well under extreme deadlines and pay strict attention to detail.

Essential Functions

• Explore documentation in order to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements to create and validate detailed project budgets;
• Visit sites, warehouses and other venues necessary to estimate and validate existing conditions including document review;
• Coordinate with designers, developers and construction trade partners to review progress drawings for accuracy with budget/scope and provide feedback to ownership;
• Perform complex analysis of collected data and metrics;
• Work closely with the project management and pre-construction teams to ensure all subcontractors and vendors are hired to meet project requirements;
• Maintain up to date data base of industry cost information to prepare relevant and reliable forecasts;
• Create and present reports to senior management;
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with the key vendors, subcontractors and field staff;
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all project management control system including but not limited to; scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development;
• Complete quantity take offs;
• Cloud based project management knowledge; Microsoft office, Asta or Microsoft Project, Working knowledge of applications and benefits of BIM, AutoCAD, Sage Estimating and Revit;
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting;
• Assist with researching and evaluating new construction & estimating software and programs to streamline preconstruction services and estimating;
• Assist with implementation and training;

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills, specifically packaged construction management software, Blubeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCad, Revit and scheduling software a plus;
• Extensive knowledge of construction business;
• High-level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy;
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information;
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality,
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events;
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan;
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans;
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments;
• In possession of valid driver's license, in good standing.

Education and/or Experience

• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture
• 2-year Associate's Degree in any of the above stated fields, plus 2 years of relevant experience in construction and/or estimating;
• 4 years of relevant equivalent experience.