Estimator - Commercial Construction

gpac; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join a leading general contractor in the local area. The role focuses on multi-project oversight with values ranging from $5M to $200M, providing leadership, and coordinating with senior management to ensure accurate submissions.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in commercial/construction estimating, a 4-year degree, and strong skills in Procore, MS Office, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience in commercial/residential construction.
• Knowledge of construction methods, planning, scheduling and sequencing.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from other departments.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and know when to involve others.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Estimate on multiple projects with values between $5M–$200M.
• Provide leadership and resources for department estimating.
• Coordinate with team and senior management to align with strategic direction.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of submissions.
• Establish team assignments and review dates.
• Oversee projects from operational, financial, and resource perspectives.
• Negotiate bids on new build projects.
• Review and level subcontractor proposals; create scopes of work.
• Perform quantity take-offs and square foot analyses, presented clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Independent work

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Email apps

Job description

Because of their continued growth, a general contractor in the local area is seeking an Commercial Construction Estimator to join their team. As a leader in the building industry, my client hires the best and provides them with outstanding personal and professional growth opportunities in a supportive, team-orientated environment featuring high profile structures in the Seattle and surrounding areas.

Estimator Duties And Responsibilities

• The estimator will be responsible for working on several potential projects valued between $5M-200M.


• Provides leadership, guidance, and expertise by defining, implementing, and monitoring department estimating resources, guidelines, best practices, and procedures.


• Coordinates with a team and senior management to grow the business in line with the firm's strategic direction.


• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of submissions.


• Establishes team assignments and identifies estimating review dates.


• Oversees and supports several projects from an operational, financial, and resource standpoint.


• Negotiation bids on new build projects.


• Review subcontractor proposals and level out the subcontractor proposals.


• Create subcontractor bid scopes of work.


• Perform quantity take-offs and square foot analysis and present in an organized manner.

Estimator Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience, preferably in the commecrial/residential construction industry.


• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university highly preferred.


• Knowledge of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, and sequencing.


• Strong management skills and ability to lead and motivate team members.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other departments and agencies.


• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently and judge when to involve others.


• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.


• Ability to problem solve and generate innovative solutions.


• Efficient in Procore, MS Office, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail applications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.