- Understanding of building construction including basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with building drawings, plans, and schedules
- Work closely with Project Managers to "value engineer" project when possible
- Work with architects and engineers to resolve issues and questions on the drawings (RFIs)
- Create and review material take-off
- Assist Project Manager with ordering material if necessary
- Attend pre-bid meetings with architects, subcontractors, and clients
- Be able to climb stairs or ladders if necessary to observe existing building conditions.
- Monitor the project costs to ensure conformance with the estimate.
- Work closely with Office Manager to develop Schedule of Values for billing
- Ensure quality construction practices are used in pricing
- Price change orders and maintain summary of change orders
- Maintain a professional personal appearance
- Attend Butler Manufacturing training courses and maintain familiarization with Butler product.
- Must have computer proficiency and be able to work with Microsoft Excel and Word, Butler Advantage software and Google Sketchup.
- Must work well with other employees. In any small business each employee is required to sometimes "pitch in" when needed when a team member is off sick or is on vacation.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management
- Ability to plan and organize
- Good client management and people skills
- Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
- Capacity to handle pressure of deadlines
- Physical ability to climb ladders, walk roofs, navigate obstacles on construction site, etc.
- Focus on quality
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
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The Estimator's tasks will include but are not limited to:
Experience and Qualifications: