Estimator

WEHR Constructors, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WEHR Constructors, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for new construction, additions, and renovations ranging from 100k to over 100M.

The role requires gathering information, reviewing documents for scope and risk, and performing quantity take-offs with input from subcontractors and suppliers. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of related experience; high school diploma or GED considered with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years related experience preferred; high school diploma/GED accepted with experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize workload by gathering information and requirements; manage workload to meet deadlines for budgets and bids.
• Review construction documents to identify scope and risk.
• Perform quantity take-offs for assigned scopes.
• Prepare estimates including self-perform costs and subcontractor/supplier quotes.
• Make bid recommendations to VP of Estimating based on cost analysis and risk.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2–3 years experience

Job description

General Purpose: The Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates from contract documents for new construction, additions, and renovation projects ranging from 100k to upwards of 100M.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize workload by gathering information and requirements, schedules and manages their workload by setting priorities to meet deadlines for budgets and bids.
• Review construction documents to identify the scope of work and risk associated with the project.
• Perform quantity take-offs for any scope of work assigned by VP of Estimating.
• Prepare estimates for assigned scopes of work, including calculation of cost for self-perform work and solicitation and analysis of proposals from qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
• Make bid recommendations to VP of Estimating based upon self-perform costs, subcontractor and supplier quote analysis, and project risk factors.
• Work as a member of a bid team to prepare estimates, clearly communicating among teammates and identifying possible overlaps between scopes of work.
• Perform analysis of the accuracy of estimates based on actual costs at the end of the project.
• Uphold quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing Estimating needs.
• Prepare for and attend jobsite and progress meetings, ensuring readiness to communicate important updates.
• Travel to and from job sites and the other offices as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and owners.

Education and/or Experience: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university or ; two (2) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.A high school diploma or GED is required.