Senior Estimator - Columbus, United States - Equity

Description

Let Us Tell You About this Position:

Equity is a full service commercial real estate firm.

Our comprehensive platform includes development, construction, brokerage and property management services that are tailored to provide solutions to each client's needs.

As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for preconstruction activities on assigned projects.

You will predict the cost of a construction project by considering all data regarding labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor's costs.

Integral to the cost modeling is your ability to anticipate project duration and adjust for environmental and economic conditions. Our Estimators are collaborators, partners, drivers, and relationship creators with clients, project managers, subcontractors and internal team members, alike.

What are the Key Objectives:
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), plans, amendments and other documentation to determine the scope of work and content for preparing time, cost, schedules, materials, design and labor estimates
Review and participate in Bid Day activities including reviewing all documentation for accuracy and ensuring timely and competitive bidding
Consult with clients, architects, engineers, vendors, other departments and team members to discuss estimates and resolve issues with subcontractors
Active involvement in selecting qualified subcontractors and determining fit for jobs based on working knowledge of past performance
Prepare estimates used by internal team in order to plan, organize and schedule work
Perform site visits for documentation and cost estimating of existing systems and building conditions
Assess cost effectiveness of products or services and track actual costs relative to bids
Prepare and maintain a historical cost database as well as a directory of reliable suppliers and subcontractors
Develop best practices based on industry knowledge and company needs

Who Do You Work With and

Who Guides Your Career:
You will collaborate with other project team members and work with architects, engineers and consultants. This role is coached by the Director of Estimating.


What You Offer:
A Bachelors in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field. 5 years prior experience in construction estimating.

Maintain and demonstrate an understanding of construction trades and building systems, documentation processes, industry knowledge, industry estimating tools, and undertake the appropriate measures to ensure continued personal training.

Develop lasting relationships with subcontractors and vendors. Independent and self-motivated with the ability to be analytical while multi-tasking and remaining detail oriented.

What's In It For


YOU:
The confidence that comes in working for a well-established, privately held national company.

A work environment that allows and encourages each individual to use their skills and talents to grow in their role and profession.

A full benefits package with costs that don't break the bank.
Unlimited Paid Time Off in addition to 8 paid Company holidays.
...And a lot more that we are excited to share with you

Equity | ECS is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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