Senior Construction Estimator: Cost & Bid Analysis

gpac; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Rapid City, SD is seeking an experienced estimator to interface with clients, study proposals, and develop accurate job estimates. You will identify project labor, materials, and time requirements, conduct site visits, review blueprints, and solicit subcontractor bids to ensure complete scope coverage.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or an equivalent combination

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience will be considered.
• Conceptual, Schematic Design, and Design Development.
• Construction document budgets and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients and their representatives
• Technical specifications and designs are feasible
• Ensure that consistent with industry standards
• Develop accurate and complete job estimates
• Identify project labor, material, and time requirements
• Study proposals, blueprints, written specifications and related documents
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to know project scope
• Conduct review and take-off of blueprints
• Solicit bids from subcontractors
• Gather subcontractor pricing and conduct scope review
• Evaluate subcontractor bids to ensure full scope of work was considered
• Calculate costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials
• Collaborate with the client to help them achieve their project cost budget

Skills

5+ years of estimating experience

Strong communication and organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

gpac in Rapid City, SD is seeking an experienced estimator to interface with clients, study proposals, and develop accurate job estimates. You will identify project labor, materials, and time requirements, conduct site visits, review blueprints, and solicit subcontractor bids to ensure complete scope coverage.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or an equivalent combination