Estimator

Shimizu North America; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu North America seeks an experienced Estimator for a site-based project in Lordstown, OH. The role calls for 5–10 years of industrial construction estimation experience and hands-on coordination with subcontractors and suppliers to develop budgets and bids.

You will interpret drawings and specs, use high-volume estimating systems, and collaborate with architects, engineers and field teams to ensure accurate project cost communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial construction or manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in estimation.
• Proven track record in design-bid-build estimating.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project from the first estimate through subcontracts.
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and suppliers for bids or budgets.
• Use estimating systems to prepare accurate budgets or bids.
• Perform conceptual estimates from limited drawings and specs.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications; work with architects/engineers.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid management

Reading drawings

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in CM/Arch/Eng

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..