Estimator

Shimizu North America; Lordstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu North America seeks an Estimator for a site-based project in Lordstown, OH with 5–10 years of industrial construction experience. The role involves coordinating estimates, subcontractor quotes, and budget development for an evolving industrial manufacturing scope.

You will read drawings, develop detailed cost packages, and collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate estimates and schedules are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or another technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial construction or manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in estimation.
• Proven track record of design bid, Design/Bid/Build estimating success.
• Strong knowledge of paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project from the first estimate through subcontracts.
• Request quotes from subcontractors and suppliers to bid or budget.
• Use estimating systems to build accurate budgets or bids.
• Perform conceptual estimates based on limited drawings and specs.
• Provide innovative cost solutions for complex issues as they arise.

Skills

Read drawings and specs

Communication

Team coordination

Cost estimation

Estimate packaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

WinEst

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Our company is seeking an Estimator with 5-10 years of industrial construction experience. This position is a site-based assignment at a project in Lordstown, OH where the successful candidate will work with an evolving scope for an industrial manufacturing project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project from the first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers requesting quotes to successfully bid or budget a project.
• Utilize estimating systems to comprise an accurate budget or bid.
• Perform conceptual estimates based on limited drawings and specifications.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes or work.
• Ensures that subcontractors are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues and create innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Clarify the scope of work with Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
• Coordinate estimates with other building disciplines, i.e., electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
• Confer with field operations on project requirements, productions, job restrictions, staffing, competitive advantages, subcontractor experience, etc., when possible.
• Required to have experience preparing detailed estimates as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Able to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Work with other Departments ensuring bid package is submitted in accordance with company bidding procedures.

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of Division 1 - 14 CSI master formats.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings.
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction systems means and methods.
• Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar)
• Thorough knowledge of construction costs as it relates to the CSI MasterFormat with the ability to breakout lump sum pricing into detailed scopes of work with definite quantities and units of measure.
• Expertise in construction methods and materials, as it relates to both new construction and tenant improvements/fit outs.
• Understanding of trade responsibilities within the overall construction contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or another technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial construction or manufacturing experience with at least 5 of those years in an estimation role.
• Proven track record of design bid, Design/Bid/build estimating success.
• Strong knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong communication skills with Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
• Must be able to coordinate estimate with other building disciplines.
• Effective participation in a team environment, with both internal and external teammates..