Estimator - Construction

Michael Page; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator with at least 5 years of experience in residential and commercial construction in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will gather and analyze bid documents, develop cost estimates, and review subcontractor proposals. This full-time role offers a negotiable salary ranging from $105,000 to $130,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the residential and commercial construction field.
• Experienced negotiating skills to secure reliable contractor/vendor bids.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and materials.
• Excellent presentation, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and post Bid Documents.
• Review Bid Documents to determine Scope of Work per trade.
• Contact potential subcontractors.
• Develop Material and Labor quantity take off for work performed.
• Prepare Estimate Summary for Bids.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Ability to read and interpret construction documents

Excellent writing and communication skills

Spec writing

Job description

Overview

Estimator - Construction role at Michael Page

Location: Atlanta, GA

Base pay range: $105,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Our client is in search of an Estimator or Senior Estimator with at least 5 years of experience to join a top Georgia GC with multiple offices across the state. The client is a municipal, healthcare, and retail commercial construction general contractor in the Georgia market aiming to reinforce their estimating department with a talented Estimator or Senior Estimator.

Description

• Gather and post Bid Documents
• Review Bid Documents to determine Scope of Work per trade
• Contact potential subcontractors
• Develop Material and Labor quantity take off for work performed
• Prepare Estimate Summary for Bids
• Compile and analyze Subcontractor and supplier proposals to determine the best value
• Develop preliminary project schedules
• Review post bid information to assure scopes of work are correct

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the residential and or commercial construction field
• Experienced negotiating skills to secure reliable contractor/vendor bids
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and materials
• Excellent presentation, writing and communication skills. Spec writing is plus

Job Offer

• Package is negotiable subject to experience

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Purchasing, and Sales
• Industries
• Building Construction

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