Experienced Preconstruction Estimator

Bancroft Construction Company; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Short-Term Disability and Life Ins.

Paid Leave and Holidays

401(k) Plan with Company Match

EAP

Training, Professional Development, &/

Employee Appreciation Programs

Voluntary Long-Term Care Insurance

Job summary

Bancroft Construction Company in Wilmington, DE is seeking a full-time Preconstruction Estimator to evaluate specifications and drawings and estimate project costs. You will collaborate with project management teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires a strong background in commercial construction estimating, knowledge of estimating software, and the ability to lead bids and value engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating processes, technology, and related software.
• Thorough understanding of trades, scopes, timelines, scheduling/sequencing of work
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with Subcontractors
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provides estimating services including conceptual, schematic, design development & construction-level estimates.
• Performs Preconstruction Services.
• Develops and understands full parameters of the project scope.
• Performs bidding and estimating project lead tasks.
• Achieves consensus with customers and Bancroft Operations relative to project scope.
• Fosters positive relationships with internal and external customers, subcontractors, and design professionals.
• Assists in the development of owner contracts as required.
• Assists in value engineering.
• Executes the buyout process for successful lump sum bids.
• Supports Marketing and Business Development in the acquisition of negotiated work.

Skills

Estimating processes

Trade knowledge

Scheduling

Subcontractor relations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Bancroft Construction Company in Wilmington, DE is seeking a full-time Preconstruction Estimator to evaluate specifications and drawings and estimate project costs. You will collaborate with project management teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires a strong background in commercial construction estimating, knowledge of estimating software, and the ability to lead bids and value engineering efforts.