Estimator 2

Harkins Builders, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability

HSA/FSA

401k Plan

ESOP

Profit Sharing Program

Performance Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Mileage & Expense Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Jury Duty Pay

Bereavement Pay

Training Programs & Seminars

Wellness Programs

Membership with ABC & other orgs

Product Discounts with GE

Job summary

Harkins Builders, Inc. is seeking an estimator lead who can manage estimators, assist Senior Estimators, and help develop profitable construction budgets and schedules within established budgets.

The role requires proficiency with Building Connected, Excel, Bluebeam, and experience leading bids across 16 divisions for multifamily construction. You will build relationships with subcontractors and coordinate with owners’ teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of estimating experience.
• Strong ability to read plans and specs.
• Knowledge of management fundamentals.
• Familiar with CSI format and ability to read and interpret plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process for projects in various design stages.
• Develop and manage construction budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with subs, owners, and design teams.
• Review plans and specs for constructability and value analysis.
• Use in-house tools to develop budgets and bid campaigns.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Pricing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Business

Tools

Phoenix scheduling

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Building Connected

On-Screen Takeoff

InSite

Job description

Responsible for managing estimators and assisting Senior Estimators and Preconstruction Managers with developing a construction budget and schedule that can be profitably implemented within an established budget.

• Proficient with Building Connected, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam
• Lead the bid process for projects in various stages of design
• Able to estimate all 16 divisions for multifamily construction
• Represent Harkins independently in various meeting scenarios including site visits, design meetings, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge and use of all local and state building codes and public funding source design standards
• Perform multi-family construction take-offs independently
• Perform construction drawing review of all disciplines and identify constructability or coordination concerns and value analysis opportunities
• Assist with analyzing and coordinating plans and specifications
• Able to apply unit costs to develop conceptual estimates and speak intelligently about unit pricing
• Perform site analysis, cut fill studies, and geotechnical analysis
• Interpret geotechnical, soils, and environmental reports and understand their impacts on pricing
• Solicit and build relationships with subcontractors for projects
• Under the guidance of the Senior Estimator, work with owner’s team to finalize contract documents
• Able to independently create construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents
• Assist the senior estimator with the architects, engineers, and owners in the development of plans and specifications that are within the proposed budget limitations
• Lead subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets
• Formulate and coordinate project bid campaigns using inhouse tools (i.e. select specific subcontractors whose services fit the project criteria in all 16 divisions) and develop, coordinate, and issue all project correspondence to the project principles
• Develop a relationship with subcontractors through conceptual budgeting and project bid-out
• Develop, record, and recall trend cost information for budgeting
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects
• Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and Harkins University seminars/webinars
• Other duties as assigned

Document Control & Management

• Analyze and document plan overlays to determine changes & revisions to the contract documents (plans and specifications) that may impact the budget and/or constructability of the project
• Thoroughly review all project documents to establish specific scopes of work for select trades
• Analyze subcontractor proposals throughout select trades and determine if the proposals meet the specific project scope of work and all applicable project requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in estimating
• Demonstrated ability to understand construction plans and specs
• Knowledge of management fundamentals
• Ability to use Phoenix scheduling
• Ability to use Procore
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Experienced with Building Connected, Bluebeam, Insite, and On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software
• Knowledgeable with CSI format and ability to read and interpret plans and specs
• General knowledge of construction industry, scheduling, contract law, and contract negotiations
• Familiar with regional marketplace, pricing, and subcontractor community

Benefits & Compensation

Harkins offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, short & long-term disability, HSA/FSA, tuition reimbursement, and mileage and expense reimbursement. For this role, the base salary range is $70,000-$90,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

• Life & Disability
• HSA/FSA
• 401k Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Program
• Performance Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Training Programs & Seminars
• Wellness Programs
• Membership with Associated Builders & Contractors Association and other Professional Organizations
• Product Discounts with GE and other vendors