Estimator

Graham Construction a 3G Company; Iowa City, Cedar Rapids (IA, IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 6% immediate vesting match

Two healthcare plans to choose from

Personalized growth opportunities

Responsible Time Off

9 Company holidays annually

Job summary

Graham Construction, a 3G Company, is seeking an estimator/construction professional to manage staff and resources for estimating and preconstruction to ensure quality budgets for clients. You will develop conceptual budgets, takeoffs, and value engineering options while maintaining relationships with clients and partners.

This onsite role requires travel within IA/NE/WI regions, posting strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead effective meetings and collaborate

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of construction estimating experience.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, Modelogix, and Bluebeam preferred.
• Understanding of preconstruction: Schematic Design and Design Development.
• Knowledge of product and labor costs and timelines for budgets.
• Strong estimating, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and communicate professionally with project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and ability to build positive relationships.
• Self-starter; work well independently and in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual budgets, estimates, schedules, and proposals.
• Complete and organize quantity takeoffs.
• Review labor, material, and trade partner costs for accuracy.
• Solicit bids from trade partners and suppliers.
• Review bid documents and scopes for cost alignment.
• Assess project documents for potential issues.
• Review designs for constructability and provide feedback.
• Develop and present value engineering options.
• Participate in budget reviews and project development meetings.
• Maintain cost history and estimating data for future budgets.
• Keep estimates within client budgets and manage expectations.
• Assist with bidding and project handoff.
• Communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and partners.
• Maintain relationships with current and past customers.
• Identify and communicate potential opportunities.
• Attend industry association events and networking.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Meeting leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Modelogix

Bluebeam

Job description

If you are an estimator/construction professional who is looking to build their career in commercial construction and enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and enjoys a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.

Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

• We Live the Graham Mentality
• We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
• We Are Professional
• We Are ALL Committed to Safety.

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REPORTS TO:

Preconstruction Manager

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this job is to manage the staff and resources involved/related to estimating and preconstruction to ensure quality budgets and estimates are created for our clients.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop conceptual budgets, estimates, schedules, and proposals.
• Complete and organize quantity takeoffs.
• Review labor, material, and trade partners costs for accuracy.
• Solicit bids from trade partners and suppliers.
• Review bid documents and scopes to ensure costs are aligned.
• Review project documents and identify potential issues or concerns.
• Review designs for constructability and provide feedback.
• Develop and present value engineering options.
• Participate in budget review and project development meetings.
• Maintain cost history and project estimating data for future budgets.
• Keep estimate within the Client’s budget and priorities and manages expectations
• Assist with the bidding process and project handoff.
• Communicate with clients, architects, engineers, trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Maintain positive relationships with current and past customers.
• Identify and communicate potential project opportunities.
• Participate in industry association events and networking opportunities.
• Follow company policies, OSHA requirements, building codes, and applicable laws.
• Attends Industry Association events such as IHA, WHA, WHEA, ISHE, MBI, AIA, ASPE.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience with: Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, Modelogix, and Bluebeam preferred.
• Understanding of the preconstruction process, including Schematic Design and Design Development.
• Knowledge of product costs, labor costs, materials, and project timelines needed to develop cost-effective project budgets.
• Strong estimating, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead effective meetings and communicate professionally with project teams, clients, trade partners and other stakeholders.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak periods.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass post-offer employment testing
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification.
• Ability to travel to construction jobsites in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin approximately 2–3 times per month. Limited overnight travel is expected.
• This is an onsite position. Must be able to work Monday–Friday from either the Cedar Rapids, IA or Madison, WI office.

What benefits you’ll enjoy:

• 401K with a 6% immediate vesting match
• Two healthcare plans to choose from
• Responsible Time Off
• 9 Company holidays annually
• Personalized growth opportunities

More about Graham Construction, a 3G Company:

John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.