Construction Estimator

Established in 1977, Schwob Building Company has continued to bring successful services to our clients in the automotive, aviation, warehouse/distribution, manufacturing, trucking/transportation and service and maintenance industries. By specializing in these niche areas of design, bid and construction, we are better able to understand our clients’ needs and operational goals .

We are currently seeking an Estimator with 3-5 years experience . Commercial construction experience is required and a positive, innovative, teamwork attitude is a must. Only qualified candidates in the construction industry will be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction required.
• Ability to meet tight estimating deadlines.
• Completeness and accuracy of estimates and budgets
• Ability to read and understand construction documents including project plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Understanding of commercial construction means and methods.
• Strong communication skills & leadership ability.
• Must be computer literate, prefer experience with MS Excel & Project and other construction related estimating software.

Key Result Areas and Accountabilities

Pre-Construction / Estimator Coordination

• Maintain a detailed up-to-date database of qualified subcontractors and suppliers
• Subcontractor pre-qualification
• Invitation to bid process
• Specific project pre-bid process
• Plan and Spec Distribution – subcontractors
• Copy and distribute estimate documents as needed
• Subcontractor coordination
• Coordination with outside trade organizations
• Coordination of online bid solicitation
• Coordination with outside plan services
• Maintain Bid Calendar
• Verify bid documents received from owner are accurate, complete and to scale
• Maintain bid tracking database
• Coordinate in-house bid day operations

Pre-Construction

• Participate in design build / design assist projects
• Assist with takeoffs and plan reviews
• Assist with preparation of scope sheets & unit prices for budgets
• Assist with preparation of proposal submission documents

Estimating

• Assist with takeoffs and plan reviews
• Assist with preparation of scope sheets
• Seek out and find qualified subcontractors – and convince them to propose on bid day
• Prepare bid buckets and maintain estimating department shared email address
• Keep abreast of current construction practices
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Assist with preliminary site investigations as required
• Assist with bid day activities including delivery of proposal, scoping and selection of vendor quotes

Project Turnover

• Update bid solicitation database with proposed and awarded subcontractors
• Archive subcontractor bids and bid documents upon project award
• Prepare project management turnover documents
• Subcontractor /Vendor Relations
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors
• Coordination of subcontractor events

Benefits Offered Include the Following

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401k (with professional financial planning services at no additional cost)
• Performance Based Incentives
• PTO/Holidays
• Wellness Programs
• Offsite Fitness Discounts