Sitework Estimator: Bid & GMP Specialist

James G. Davis Construction Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Annual incentive bonus

HSA contribution

On-site fitness center

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction Corp. is seeking a Sitework Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction efforts, developing proposal responses and GMP proposals focused on Sitework.

The role involves bid development, quantity takeoffs, and coordination with trade partners and design teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–6 years of estimating or construction experience, with knowledge of Division 2 trades and specialized applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Two (2) to six (6) years’ experience in estimating or construction for commercial construction.
• Experience bidding and budgeting the sitework trades.
• Experience with quantity takeoff software.
• Familiarity with the design process and related design disciplines.
• Plan reading experience.
• Specialized application experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports estimate / bid / GMP assembly for the trade specialization.
• Performs scope writing and qualification development; proficient in Division 2 trades.
• Solicits and reviews bids from trade partners and material suppliers; analyzes submitted responses to identify missing scope, listed qualifications, noted exclusions and work to compare equivalent bid submissions.
• Performs basic quantity takeoffs; performs basic earthwork quantity takeoffs.
• Reviews documents for quality control; supports constructability reviews.
• Assists in the development of specific systems analyses and creation of Value Engineering and Alternates lists/logs.
• Supports trade partner solicitation and communication/coordination; familiar with trade partner specialization; responsible for trade partner / supplier coverage and effective communication and management.
• Researches and compiles historical data for use in future estimate preparation and bids.
• Builds relationships with trade partners and design teams.
• Becomes familiar with the trade partner buyout process.
• Attends design meetings and presentations as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Quantity takeoff software

Job description

James G. Davis Construction Corp. is seeking a Sitework Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction efforts, developing proposal responses and GMP proposals focused on Sitework.

The role involves bid development, quantity takeoffs, and coordination with trade partners and design teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–6 years of estimating or construction experience, with knowledge of Division 2 trades and specialized applications.