Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Overview

Estimator (Chattanooga, TN) — Berry Construction Company, a leading General Contractor in the Eastern U.S., is actively seeking a qualified Estimator to join our Chattanooga office. An Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed estimates for a project based on the construction drawings and specifications and communicating bids and scopes of work.

Reports to:

Senior Estimator, Vice-President of Preconstruction, or Executive Vice President

• Perform multiple, complex estimating assignments.
• Develop all levels of estimates, including conceptual through final design. Estimates should include project benchmarks and value analysis.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
• Work with project team on general requirements, including fees, financials, staffing of jobs, and construction schedules.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of scope definition and communicate pricing requirements clearly to subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed estimates including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
• Develop value analysis study including defining more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
• Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid, and participate in Post Bid Review.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards.
• Occasionally visit jobsites to gain understanding of estimate accuracy and impact.
• Work with Trade partners and Design team to assist with proposal preparation for potential business development.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, designers, clients, and others for potential business development.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.
• Gather historical data from past/on-going projects for use in future estimates.
• May perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred
• 4-10 years of estimating and/or combination of estimating and project management experience
• Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge
• Able to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
• Able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements
• Able to manage competing demands, and meet established deadlines
• Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments – Procurement, Operations
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with project team, designers, and trade partner market
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software

• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits: 401(k);
  Dental insurance;
  Health insurance;
  Paid time off;
  Vision insurance
• Supplemental pay types:
  Bonus pay
• Work Location:
  
  Chattanooga, Tennessee

Applications Necessities:
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Berry Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No Agency Inquiries Please

Berry Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Berry Construction Company will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.