Preconstruction Estimator — Bids, VE & Client Relations

Nabholz Construction; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Care

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 2%

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Wellness Program with Incentives

Job summary

Nabholz Construction is seeking an estimating professional to lead preconstruction duties for our Preconstruction Services group in Springfield, MO. You will perform conceptual/schematic estimates, negotiate, and prepare competitive bid estimates while collaborating with project managers and support teams to deliver accurate pricing.

The role involves reviewing plans, developing bid books, and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure precise estimates and successful project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a construction related discipline is desired.
• 1–5 years’ experience in the construction industry performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, documents, and specifications, as well as construction management.
• Intermediate in Planswift or other on-screen takeoff applications.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project.

Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure including quantity take-off of self-perform and subcontract items.
• Prepares subcontractor trade packages & scopes of work.
• Reviews all plans, specifications, and Owner requirements.
• Prepares bid proposals, including cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Processes and distribute all R.F.I.s and addenda during pricing.
• Prepares subcontract takeoffs for various trades.
• Provides value engineering ideas, pricing, and documentation.

Skills

Planswift takeoffs

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction related discipline

Tools

Planswift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nabholz Construction is seeking an estimating professional to lead preconstruction duties for our Preconstruction Services group in Springfield, MO. You will perform conceptual/schematic estimates, negotiate, and prepare competitive bid estimates while collaborating with project managers and support teams to deliver accurate pricing.

The role involves reviewing plans, developing bid books, and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure precise estimates and successful project