senior construction estimator-multifamily - Kenosha, United States - Bear Real Estate Group

Description

Job Description

Job Description


Hybrid Position. Offices in Milwaukee, Chicago and Kenosha

SUMMARY:
Construction Management Associates is looking for a new team member to join their construction estimating department. This candidate should have working experience with Commercial/Multi-Family Construction projects. Some Residential Experience is a plus.

The primary responsibility of the Construction Estimator is to provide take offs and estimates while insuring the highest level of accuracy.

This includes the preparation of final estimates, material take offs for CMA supplied material, accurately estimate construction costs by collecting and analyzing information based on bids, review of all construction documents to have a thorough understanding of the requirements for each project, and comparisons of historic data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day tasks will include estimating projects based on bids received for specific projects
Analyzing cost data of product & labor
Ensure that all project requirements are met


IHDA

WHEDA
Disadvantage Business
Labor requirements
Hiring requirements
Design criteria
Municipal requirements

Posting upcoming projects for bid, receiving bids, and entering data onto spreadsheets
Analyzing bids received for scope of work coverage and updating systems and spreadsheets
Assist with Estimating and data entry to maintain cost database for multiple projects
Establish and maintain working relationships with suppliers and trade partners
Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
Support management in creative solutions to improve current processes and procedures


QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a Construction Estimator preferred
Technical college degree, 4-year degree, or in lieu of degree, years of relevant experience preferred
Knowledge of new construction, Historic renovation, and multi-family projects preferred
Knowledge of construction means and methods preferred
Good understanding of MS Office and Excel


Other software used:
Building Connected, One Team, Plan Grid, BuilderTrend and Smartsheet
Good understanding of building codes preferred
Ability to read architectural and structural drawings with a general understanding of Civil Engineering plans, and MEP Design
Detail-oriented and organized individual who takes pride in work produced
Ability to prioritize schedule based on workload, deadlines, and communication with team
Good problem-solving skills
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bear Real Estate Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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