Construction Estimator Job at Emonics LLC in Salt Lake City

- The Construction Estimator is accountable for plan takeoffs, setting estimated costs, and preparing project bids and budgets. This position is also required to estimate a project by collecting proposals, blueprints, specifications, and associated records. The Estimator will coordinate with our specific trade departments to produce cost estimates and proposals.

• Understand and comply with all WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety program.
• Actively participate in the safety plans and measures of the assigned projects.
• Review contract language, scope of work, and special provisions in the contract. Make sure project team members are aware of these items.
• Working with our other departments, put together complete estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid forms, and other paperwork to prepare detailed proposals.
• Use mathematical algorithms to calculate the amount of material required.
• Communicates with the client during the bidding phase and on any modifications of a project.
• Functions as support for project management throughout the beginning stage to explain any problems in the budget.
• Assess budget and plan profitability status and objectives.
• Ask feedback on corrective actions to enhance the continuous identification and reliability of cost figures.
• Thoroughly analyze different areas of a project to collect relevant data.
• Support and visit assigned job sites, participate in, and conduct job meetings as required.

• At least 2 years of Construction Estimation work experience.

• Experience with estimating/project management/managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Ability to analyze and process key information, recognize critical areas on the job that could impact profitability, and then actively navigate the project away from risks and liabilities for a successful outcome.
• Understand field productivity, as well as material and equipment costs.
• clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills is required.
• Strong math skills are required.
• Ability to work in team environment is required.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to multitask, think critically, and problem-solve is required.
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught is required.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.

• Proficient in Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff, and QuickBid.
• Local to office is preferred