What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Northstar Construction Services?
Construction Estimator Job Description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented construction estimator to advise on the foreseeable cost of each of our major developments. To this end, the construction estimator should obtain all relevant project specifications, determine the most appropriate building materials, and secure favorable prices on all resources. You should also inspect trends in construction to determine whether your estimates are both reasonable and competitive.
To ensure success as a construction estimator, you should be able to translate project requirements into concrete figures with ease. A top-notch construction estimator will adhere to financial constraints without compromising on our high standards.
Construction Estimator Responsibilities:
- Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
- Studying documentation, meeting with clients, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required.
- Deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project.
- Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers.
- Negotiating with service providers to secure better prices.
- Outlining the work plan to gauge how much time will be needed to complete each development.
- Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan.
- Accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.
- Drafting proposals that detail envisaged materials, costs, and time frames.
- Meeting with clients to discuss their thoughts and concerns about our offers.
Construction Estimator Requirements:
- Degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, or equivalent work experience
- 3 years experience working as an estimator for commercial construction
- Qualification in project management is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrable experience as a construction estimator.
- Ability to forecast the cost of high-ticket, involved building developments.
- Knowledge of relevant technical and nontechnical documents.
- Exceptional quantitative skills.
- Outstanding research and proposal writing skills.
- Ability to negotiate with seasoned Sales personnel.
- Dependable, conscientious, and well-spoken.
Qualified persons who are interested in joining a rapidly growing commercial construction firm are encouraged to apply immediately.
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
CARING | EXCELLENCE | GROWTH
Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
