Estimator – Preconstruction & Bids

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate Construction Partners in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Estimator to lead daily estimating and preconstruction work for varied projects.

You will perform conceptual estimates at SD/DD/50% CD and solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers, compiling clear bid packages for bid day. You will build relationships with subcontractors, maintain accurate estimating records, and help develop project schedules and cost-saving options.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, building construction or similar is preferable and a minimum of three years of construction estimating experience.
• St. Louis market knowledge is required. Previous experience performing work out of state is a plus.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Demonstrate imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs.
• Proficient in use of construction project scheduling software programs.
• Experience with bid solicitation and quantity take off software.
• Proven proficiency in conceptual estimates and a Design-Build preconstruction philosophy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote the growth and development of Subcontractor and Supplier relationships.
• Represent the Company and project teams in a positive manner in all project meetings.
• Able to meet deadlines on multiple projects under different stages of progress in a positive and productive manner.
• Responsible for the solicitation of subcontractors and suppliers for bids, confirming bid coverage prior to bid day, receiving and organizing bids received, scoping bids received, preparation of construction estimates, and submittal of bids on bid day.
• Participation in the preparation of the preliminary construction schedule for estimating purposes, staffing requirements and logistics plan with Project Manager and Director of Preconstruction.
• Responsible for the preparation of the General Conditions estimate and reviews with Director of Preconstruction and the assigned project executive.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all estimates.
• Maintain in current fashion all estimating records, studies, unit prices, etc.
• Responsible for preparing clear, concise and efficient subcontractor/supplier bid packages.
• Leads the efforts in evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals and in preparation of subcontracts in transition to Project Manager.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Subcontractor relations

Preconstruction coordination

Bid solicitation

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

Quantity take-off software

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Integrate Construction Partners in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Estimator to lead daily estimating and preconstruction work for varied projects.

You will perform conceptual estimates at SD/DD/50% CD and solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers, compiling clear bid packages for bid day. You will build relationships with subcontractors, maintain accurate estimating records, and help develop project schedules and cost-saving options.