Estimator

Miron Construction Co., Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Miron Construction Co., Inc. is seeking an entry-level estimator to learn our estimating methods and contribute to a fast-paced team.

The role typically handles 35 to 55 projects per year, with project values ranging from $1 million to $10 million. You will review bid documents, solicit subcontractors, perform quantity takeoffs, participate in site visits, and collaborate with internal teams to prepare clear, compelling bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and compare information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages in learning opportunities to strengthen skills.
• Participates in project site visits to evaluate existing conditions.
• Reviews bid documents to understand the project basics.
• Solicits subcontractors and vendors to bid and coordinates scope coverage.
• Reviews subcontractor scopes and coordinates bid requirements with the internal estimating team.
• Produces self-perform quantity takeoffs.
• Establishes low-level preliminary project schedules.
• Creates and fulfills the final bid day solution.
• Generates deliverables to present estimates to project teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintains strong communication with all stakeholders.
• Uses Microsoft Office, PDFs and estimating software.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDFs

Estimating software

Job description

The estimator position is designed to be an entry-level role that introduces the employee to the company culture, provides a foundation to be successful, and grows the individual into a future leader of the Estimating Department. Typically, an estimator will be responsible for estimating 35 to 55 projects a year, with an approximate value of $1 million to $10 million per project, depending on the difficulty of the project. It is expected that the individual demonstrates the commitment to learn and the passion to be a valuable contributor to the team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engages in learning opportunities to strengthen skills.
• Participates in project site visits to evaluate existing conditions.
• Reviews bid documents to establish a basic understanding of the project.
• Solicits subcontractors and vendors to bid and exercises multiple communication methods to ensure scope coverage.
• Reviews subcontractor scopes (external and Miron Self-Perform) and coordinates bid requirements with internal estimating team.
• Produce self-perform quantity takeoff.
• Establishes low-level preliminary project schedules.
• Creates and fulfills the final bid day solution.
• Generates appropriate deliverables to present estimate to internal project teams as well as external architects and/or owners.
• Maintains strong communication with all stakeholders.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office products, PDFs, and various estimating software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or any combination of education and professional experience that would meet the responsibilities listed above.
• One to three years of experience in a construction-related field is desirable.
• Ability to quickly analyze, interpret, and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information.
• Ability to make reliable and accurate conclusions based on information gathered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily an office environment with periodic visits to manufacturing sites or other construction-related sites.

ADA DEMANDS

The following outlines how much on-the-job time is spent on specific physical activities. Under 1/3 of your time will be spent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Up to 2/3 of your time will be spent sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talking or hearing. Our office environment requires extensive computer work and use of the phone.