Independence Construction · 1 day ago
Estimator
Independence Construction is seeking an experienced estimator to join our growing team. The Estimator will be responsible for all estimating responsibilities on one or more construction projects, working closely with the project manager and project executive to ensure successful project completion.
Responsibilities
Act as the design phase coordinator during the schematic, design development, and construction documents phases of a project, including responsibility for completing all estimating tasks on schedule and in accordance with IC’s standards for quality and detail
Provide thorough, accurate and competitive bids for projects and estimates for project budget, including technical takeoffs, analysis of contract documents, cost analysis and communications with subcontractors
Develop selection of most economical systems to be utilized in preparation of bids, in conjunction with operations personnel
Ensure that all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, cost report planning and purchase planning efforts and documents are prepared as scheduled
Review and develop a thorough understanding of all front-end contract documents and subcontractor contracts for rights and responsibilities under each and coordination of same
Administrate and monitor compliance with construction contracts with Owners, subcontractors and vendors during the schematic, design development and construction documents phases
Establish and/or identify for team use the criteria applicable to the project, e.g., wage rates, time frames, etc
Follow-up on and evaluation of status of the project
Perform constructability reviews
Plan construction sequence and site utilization in conjunction with project manager and team
Estimate general conditions and arrange for general conditions to be completed
Work with Marketing/Business Development on assigned projects to distribute information to bidders and review of bid responses to determine cost and scope
Participate in award of all subcontracts on assigned projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management or business
3+ years' experience in the field of estimating in the construction industry
Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company issues
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
Knowledge of budgeting and expense control
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
Able to write reports, business correspondence
Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
Able to perform duties independently
Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications or similar programs
Strong attention to detail
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA & HSA
Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Wellness Incentive Program
Paid Holidays and PTO
401(k) + Company match
Paid corporate training program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Independence Construction
Independence Construction is a construction company offering services from development to commissioning.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase