Looking to make a real impact in the affordable housing arena and be part of a solution-focused team?
Community Construction Group, LLC is seeking an outstanding Project Estimator to join their Pre-Construction Team. The Project Estimator will be involved with all aspects of the Estimating Process. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, a quick learner and ready to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The candidate must have extensive construction knowledge with excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiation, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
What we offer YOU:
- Competitive Salary $55,000-$75,000 – commensurate with experience
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
What you’ll be doing:
- Attend site walks and work with Subcontractors to develop scopes on all projects.
- Become expert with bid solicitation, estimating and takeoff software and utilize software to optimum capabilities.
- Manage cost database and ensure unit costs are current and up to date.
- Monitor and expand subcontractor database in all jurisdictions we are authorized to work.
- Thoroughly review all bid documents (plans, specs, etc.) on all assigned and reviewed projects.
- Thoroughly review all proposals received from subcontractors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Prepare cost estimates on assigned projects using both unit cost and contract methods.
- Attend bid meetings when appropriate on assigned projects.
- Construct and prepare all proposals to finished product for approval by Leadership Team prior to submittal.
- Schedule and host subcontractor site meetings.
- Establish and cultivate relationships with subcontractors.
What you need to succeed:
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an estimator for a General Contractor with annual revenue above $50 million is preferred.
- 4-year college degree, preferably with a major in Building Construction or related field.
- Excellent knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products (includes Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Prior work experience in the multi-family industry and working knowledge of estimating construction jobs is preferred (reviewing, understanding, and performing take-offs on architectural plans; pricing/securing materials and building final job estimates).
- Experience with or knowledge of Building Connected, PlanHub, On-Center OST, Bluebeam or other digital take-off or estimating software application(s) is preferred.
- Experience in performing insurance estimates for fire, water or tornado damage using Xactimate or some other estimating software/tools is preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiation, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions within established guidelines and policies is a must.
Requirements
- Candidate must be 18 years or older.
- Candidate must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process.
- Candidate must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
- Candidate must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Candidate must be willing to travel, as many project locations are outside of Atlanta.
