Estimator presso Southway Builders, Inc.

Description

As a regional construction management company, we don’t just build buildings; we also build communities and, most importantly, PEOPLE. While we continue to grow in size and expertise, our foundational values of quality, dependability, and integrity have remained steadfast as the cornerstones of our business. 

Our passion for construction, coupled with our collaborative team-oriented approach, sets us apart in attracting and retaining clients. The solid reputation we have built affords us continued growth, allowing us to offer a dynamic work environment that attracts new team members who are seeking opportunities for personal development and career growth. We offer on-the-job learning and mentoring through a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, including adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction.

If you share our values of quality, dependability, and integrity, and you are humble, hungry, and smart, come join us under the Southway Tent! 

POSITION SCOPE: Develops budgets and estimates for multifamily and commercial projects through the review of architectural drawings and specifications. Collaborates with the owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain clarity on the parameters of the project and intent for the overall Scope of Work. Additionally, prepares and evaluates proposals for the Scope of Work, quantities, and costs to compile an accurate construction budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Reviews the project architectural drawings, specifications, and essential reports to acquire an in-depth understanding of the project and scope of work. 
• Creation and implementation of subcontractor and vendor scopes of work.
• Provides alternates, allowances and coordination if required by subcontractors and/or vendors.
• Obtains bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Communicates with subcontractors regarding their potential for submitting project bids, reviews the accuracy of their estimates, and understanding of the exact scope of work. 
• Creates the bid/budget in the required and accurate Company format.  
• Includes the cost estimate sheet, assumptions/clarifications, value management suggestions, budget impacts, and schedules/long lead items.
• Collaborates with the project team (internal team, owner/developer, and architect/engineers) to ensure accuracy in the overall estimation process. Participates in team meetings, progress meetings and budget reviews. 
• Prepares topics of concern, logistics and schedule for meetings as needed.
• Performs take-offs to confirm material quantities.
• Arranges and attends site visits with subcontractors to confirm logistics and existing conditions.
• Collaborates with the construction team to buyout bid packages.
• Gathers, documents, and utilizes historical data and unit prices for future concept projects and alignment with current estimates.  
• Consistently building a network of subcontractors and vendors.
• Adheres to the Company’s key values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma  
• Associate’s, vocational or technical school degree in construction management, or a related field, preferred. 
• 2-4+ years of construction budget and/or estimation experience. 
• 2-4+ years of material take-off experience. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. 
• Working knowledge in Procore, Blue Beam & Building Connected preferred. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Superior time management and organizational skills. 
• Working knowledge of the comprehension and construct of blueprints. 
• Superior problem-solving skills.   
• Proactive thinking, ability to assess potential hurdles. 
• Superior attention to detail ensuring stakeholder expectations is consistently met. 
• Thrives in a team environment.  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to function in high-pressure situations. 
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer. 
• Correctable vision and hearing. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability. 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds for moving equipment on and off shelves. 
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods. 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Regular use of moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional area.  
• In-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply them in routine situations.  
• Has frequent contact with stakeholders outside of their working group. Results have major implications on the management and operations of the internal and external department. 
• Role contributes to strategy, operational/business decisions that affect the department.  
• Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skill, general precedents and practices.  
• Work progress is monitored by the supervisor/manager. Follows precedents and procedures. May set their own priorities and organize work within the general guidelines established by their supervisor, who is available to solve problems. 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• Construction budgets and estimates are accurate 100% of the time. 
• Knowledge of all internal documents and procedures by end of year one (1). 
• Meets deadlines 100% of the time or engages team proactively to address delays.

INTERNAL TRAINING AFTER HIRE:

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) 
• Sexual Harassment  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Annual salary range: $68,000 - $108,000 based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer paid plan.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and auto allowance.