Summary
Per Sé Group has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an Estimator with our client, a Midwest-based construction company who specializes in building communication and power solutions for future-focused customers. Industry-specific training and development, career progression planning and community involvement are just a few of the many benefits that you will be able to take advantage of.
Responsibilities
- Review RFP’s and SOW’s to understand and prepare the estimate per the customers formatting
- Source and obtain quotes from vendors and subcontractors for materials and services
- Analyze and compare proposals and negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors
- Creates accurate and detailed scopes of work and estimates, estimating the labor/materials/subcontractor costs and all other costs to complete the Premise SOW
- Prioritizes, tracks and manages estimating workload ensuring timely responses and submittals
- Support Preconstruction Manager in creating and presenting estimates, as needed
- Follows up on submitted estimates follow up, solicits Customer feedback, and utilizes Customer pricing feedback to refine pricing models to win projects at market value
- Identifies and suggests project savings and efficiencies to Operations team
- Perform pre estimate site walks and visit active job sites, as needed
Preferred Skills and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating or related field (solar or telecommunication preferred)
- Proficiency in estimating software and tools, such as ProEst
- Understanding of construction materials, methods, and terminology
- Familiarity with commercial building and electrical codes
- Ability to travel up to 5%