Senior Estimator

BL Harbert International; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401k plan

Monthly living allowance

Job summary

BL Harbert International is seeking an Estimator to compile cost estimates for client projects in Birmingham, AL. The role involves assessing materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor quotes to create detailed budgets.

You will work on large-scale commercial projects, communicate bids, and collaborate with the Estimating Manager and project teams to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• Experience preparing detailed commercial, federal, industrial, and healthcare building project estimates.
• Ability to analyze drawings and specifications to prepare accurate budgets.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Estimating Manager.
• Prepares detailed commercial, federal, industrial, and healthcare building project estimates based on drawings and specs.
• Communicates bids and scopes of work clearly.
• Communicates with subcontractors and suppliers to assess quotes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Timberline

iSqft

On Screen Take-off

Education

Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timberline

iSqft

On Screen Take-off

Job description

Corporate Office
Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

Description

The estimator is responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services. He or she will do this by working out how much a project is likely to cost and create budgets accordingly. The job involves assessing material, labor and equipment required and analyzing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers.

Job Duties & Requirements:

• Reports to the Estimating Manager.
• Prepares detailed commercial, federal, industrial, and healthcare building project estimates. based on the construction drawings and specifications.
• The Estimator is responsible for the communication of bids and scopes of work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to estimatelarge scale commercial projects.
• Must be team-oriented; able to contribute within a group work environment.
• Experience with the required technology (Microsoft Office, Timberline, iSqft, On Screen Take-off)
• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• Blue Cross health and dental group insurance benefits.
• Company-provided Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability (LTD) benefits.
• Company paid vacation and holidays.
• 401k
• Monthly living allowance (if applicable).
• BL Harbert International is an EOE/Vets/Disabilities

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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