Estimator- Commercial

Big-D Construction

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

HSA contribution

401k with Match

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Other Supplemental Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Big-D Construction in Boise, ID is seeking a Commercial Estimator to join our team. You will develop project bids, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with clients and A/Es to win work.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, has 2+ years of estimator experience with a commercial contractor, and is proficient in Excel, Bluebeam, and MS Office while understanding building methods and costs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
2+ years of experience as an estimator for a commercial general contractor.
Construction field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high-level of general technical construction knowledge such as building types, building codes, builds systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction.
Attend design and other project meetings with client and A/E.
Develop RFPs for distribution to subcontractors including instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and list of documents.
Defines work scope, solicits and selects subcontractors.
Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing estimates.
Successful in hard bidding projects, organizing scopes of work and bid evaluation.
Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process with architects and engineers.
Understands means and methods of construction.
Understands CPM scheduling.
Clearly communicates with subcontractors schedule expectations.
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor.
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types.
Knows typical system costs for multiple building types.
Understands Value Analysis processes.
Develops and maintains relationships with subcontractors.
Leads preconstruction to operations turnover meetings.
Manages multiple projects.
Proficient in presenting estimates to a client.
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs.
Proficient in financial risk management.
Supports Big-D’s mission and values.

Skills

Identify & resolve issues

Client expectations

MS Office & Bluebeam

Attention to detail

Time management

Results oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Market awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Understands CPM Scheduling.

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential.

McAlvain has an opportunity for a Commercial Estimator to join their team of professionals in Boise, ID.

Critical Skills

Ability to identify, understand and resolve complex issues

Support client expectations and needs

Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam

Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Result oriented

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Works well in a team environment

Maintains industry knowledge and awareness of current market conditions

Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

Maintain a high-level of general technical construction knowledge such as building types, building codes, building systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction, etc.

Attend and actively participate in design and other project meetings, both with the client and the A/E

Develop a project specific Request For Proposal for distribution to subcontractors including but not limited to, instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, phasing, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents

Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors

Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing and assembling estimates

Successful in hard bidding projects, organizing scopes of work and bid evaluation

Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget.

Understands means and methods of construction.

Understands CPM Scheduling.

Clearly communicates with Subcontractors schedule expectations.

Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor

Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types

Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.