Job Description
Job Description
Our busy company is seeking an experienced construction estimator to join our team of construction professionals. We need someone with strong math skills and excellent communication skills to write proposals, cost estimates, and detailed takeoffs on our construction projects.
The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in estimating or project management. If you are looking to work alongside some of the best in the industry, please apply today!
Compensation:
$68,000
Responsibilities:
- Supply accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs
- Collaborate with the construction project manager to oversee and coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors
- Create estimates, budgets, written proposals, costs, and updates for clients and project managers
- Examine specifications, blueprints, proposals, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole
- Inspect the construction site to collect necessary client requirement information
Qualifications:
- Requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and very strong math skills
- Knowledge of data and risk analysis, research methodology, accounting, and estimation metrics is critical
- A Bachelors’ degree in construction management, civil engineering, accounting, or a related field is required
- Current Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification from the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) is desired
- Extensive experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and construction estimating software
About Company
Bluffton Builders comes with nearly 40 years of strong, hands-on business experience, with owner Gary Chowansky at the lead. Gary started his career in Turnersville, NJ, in 1978 as a framing carpenter and quickly moved into owning his own custom home and remodeling company. Always focusing on higher-end neighborhoods, Gary filled the demand for detailed craftsmanship and finish work, which has been featured in magazines and newspapers throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Gary ties his know-how with his wife Linda’s experience in interior design to become a design-build team you’d expect to see on TV. Linda focuses on creating timeless low country looks with a touch of both traditional or modern style to help you enjoy your new living space for years to come without it feeling dated.