Senior Construction Estimator - Up to 50% Travel

Baker Construction; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. in Muskegon, MI is seeking an Estimator to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying specialized methodologies and bid forms.

You will follow up with clients to overcome obstacles to contract awards and provide ongoing cost support to operations once awarded. Responsibilities include identifying quantities, entering data into pricing software, coordinating with the Contracts Department, and assembling baseline schedules and bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, accounting or related field and 3 years' related experience; or equivalent combination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst

Responsibilities

• Identifies and quantifies construction elements
• Enters quantities into appropriate software for pricing
• Provides data for entry into Commence software
• Prepares bid forms, bid letters and qualifications
• Creates baseline job duration and estimates
• Researches techniques related to job elements and productivity
• Prices changes within the necessary timeframe

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, accounting or related field

Tools

Timberline

UScost

WinEst

Job description

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. in Muskegon, MI is seeking an Estimator to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying specialized methodologies and bid forms.

You will follow up with clients to overcome obstacles to contract awards and provide ongoing cost support to operations once awarded. Responsibilities include identifying quantities, entering data into pricing software, coordinating with the Contracts Department, and assembling baseline schedules and bid