
Construction Cost Estimator presso Metropolitan Companies
Metropolitan Companies · Wyomissing, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in Wyomissing
Key Responsibilities
- Review blueprints, product specifications, and utilize company software to accurately determine time, cost, labor, and quantities of materials needed for projects.
- Work with architects as needed for changes, questions, etc. on blueprints and building plan documents.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates of materials by analyzing plans and specifications.
- Utilize spreadsheets and company software to input dimensions and other data to calculate projected costs of proposed projects.
- Solicit and review subcontractor proposals and assist with contract negotiations.
- Document total materials needed and contact information necessary to process orders.
- Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates.
- Perform quality take-offs.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation for the duration of the project.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services through the duration of the project.
- Send out bids and track actual costs relative to bids as project develops.
- Perform other duties as assigned and required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Competencies:
- Ability to multi-task and estimate multiple projects at a time.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented.
Requirements:
- HS diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- 5+ years’ experience estimating in commercial and multi-family construction
- Proficiency with Microsoft office
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to travel to job sites as needed
Preferred:
- 10 years’ experience estimating in the construction industry
- Previous experience with Stack, Procore, Pro Est, Building Connected, Adobe, Revu, Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Auto Desk
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability)
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- 401k Plan-Match
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Program
- Employee Referral Bonus