Preconstruction Estimator

Baxter Construction Company LLC; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Construction Company LLC is seeking an estimator to assist in developing program, schematic, design development, and construction document cost estimates for each project. You will help coordinate design and bidding with project teams and maintain cost history data.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience, 1–3+ years in commercial estimating, and be proficient with common estimating tools such as Planswift, Sage Estimating,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3+ years of commercial estimating experience.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing program, schematic, design development and construction document cost estimates for each project.
• Coordinate design and bidding processes with project teams.
• Update and maintain cost history database.
• Prepare bid advertisements and solicit bidders.
• Assist in preparing bid package scopes and bid documents.
• Upload and maintain bid documents for distribution to bidders.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, estimates and cost recaps.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Clarify prebid questions via RFIs.
• Assist with entitlement processes including coordination of jurisdictional reviews and permits.
• Review subcontractor bids for accuracy and bid tabulation.
• Assist in award of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Support design development coordination, constructability reviews, and value analysis.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction related field

Tools

Planswift/On-Screen Takeoff

Sage Estimating

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator Position:

Assist in development of program, schematic, design development and construction document cost estimates as appropriate to each project. Assist in coordination of the design and bidding process with the project teams. Update and maintain cost history database. Review projects with the team after completion to implement improvements.

• Prepare bid advertisements and solicit bidders
• Assist in preparing bid package work scopes and bid documents
• Upload and maintain bid documents for distribution to bidders
• Preform detailed quantity takeoffs, estimates and cost recaps
• Maintain and update master bidders list and project bidders lists
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Write and coordinate RFI’s to clarify prebid questions
• Assist with entitlement processes including coordination of jurisdictional reviews, permitting, and brand compliance
• Review of subcontractor bid proposals for accuracy and bid tabulation
• Assist in award of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Assist in design development coordination, constructability reviews, and value analysis efforts
• Maintain and update master work scope templates

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Construction related field, or equivalent experience in Commercial Construction
• 1-3+ years experience in commercial estimating (any experience with hotels, senior livings, casinos, automotive dealerships, and/or multifamily projects is preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Planswift/On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, and Procore is preferred.