Senior Commercial Construction Estimator | Bid & Takeoff Lead

Glen Technologies LLC; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

HL Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator to prepare construction cost estimates for bid proposals. The role requires reading plans, calculating quantities, collecting pricing, and turning data into competitive bids.

You will work with the operations team to turnover awarded projects and support budgeting. This position requires a BS in Engineering and at least 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience; BLUEBEAM, On Screen Takeoff, QuickBid, and Timberline are a plus.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent Construction Management experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ successful experience as a commercial construction Project Estimator.
• Understanding of building systems, materials, design, construction and related management strategies.
• Ability to expedite complex projects and complete multiple assignments within time constraints.
• Proven ability to manage personnel.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office; experience with estimating software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform volumetric, linear, area quantity verifications from various sources such as digital and printed plans.
• Reading and understanding plans and specifications.
• Collect pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing accurate bid proposals.
• Assist clients with preliminary budgeting.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Calculate various statistical data – quantity take-off.
• Maintain files of working documents.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor direction.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Plan reading

Bid development

Cost analysis

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

BLUEBEAM

On Screen Takeoff

QuickBid

Timberline

Job description

HL Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator to prepare construction cost estimates for bid proposals. The role requires reading plans, calculating quantities, collecting pricing, and turning data into competitive bids.

You will work with the operations team to turnover awarded projects and support budgeting. This position requires a BS in Engineering and at least 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience; BLUEBEAM, On Screen Takeoff, QuickBid, and Timberline are a plus.