Hybrid Senior Project Estimator en Crescent Communities

JOB SUMMARY

Crescent Communities is looking to expand its internal Multifamily Construction Arm - Crescent Communities Construction. Position is responsible for providing comprehensive and accurate project construction pricing for Crescent proposed projects within the Multifamily Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Estimating:

• Perform material take-offs for development of all budgets

• Communicate issues discovered while pricing projects with Crescent team and architects

• Help expand and prequalify subcontractor/vender base for Crescent in-house construction team

• Verify subcontractor/vender pricing covers full scope while pricing in-house Crescent construction projects

• To evaluate and analyze alternate construction methods and materials to assure maximum cost efficiency, value engineering suggestions, and pointing out inconsistencies between the documents and the budgets.

• Responsible to manage the pricing process all aspects of an estimate and scope and all CSI divisions

• Lead estimating and GMP contract execution with in house General Contractor

• Download pricing and bid information to project manager prior to start of in-house construction projects

• Review plans and red-line and document issues and report back to design team

• Attend weekly, monthly design meetings for all projects

• Responsible to manage the pricing process with potential subcontractors and vendors

• This position reports to the Sr. Director of Preconstruction

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Business, or equivalent work experience.

• 5 years relevant experience required in construction estimating and pre-construction management.

• Strong working knowledge of building codes

• Understand construction methods for estimating

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Detail oriented and a good problem solver

• Proven track record in meeting deadlines and construction estimating with sustainable job profitability.

• Effective organizational skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook

Desired:

• 7 years plus experience

• Extensive knowledge about the construction estimating field

• Multifamily related experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Communicate and converse to exchange information
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator and other office equipment with or without accommodations
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to transport 10-25 lbs. (computer, files, etc.)
• Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions

BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package starting day one that includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan, paid STD/LTD, parental leave, charitable match, wellness subsidy, community involvement, summer hours, education reimbursement, employee assistance program, hybrid flexible schedules and much more! 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional office environment 
• Flexible working hours are M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm (alternate schedule may apply). 
• Must have reliable transportation 

 OTHER DEMANDS 

• Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight, if required 

DISCLAIMER/OTHER DUTIES

This document describes the position currently available and serves only as a summary of the typical functions of the job.  It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities.  Tasks, responsibilities and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined.  Other duties, as assigned might be part of the job.  It is not an employment contract.  Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. 

Crescent Communities, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, Crescent Communities treats each individual fairly in all employment decisions without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran, disability or any other protected status by federal or local law.

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