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Comer Construction, Inc.
SITE WORK ESTIMATOR
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$75,967 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Comer Construction is seeking a full-time Estimator with at least three years' experience in estimating. Applicant to be responsible for preparing complete and responsive bid proposals on public and private projects. Duties include analyzing plans and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates for materials, equipment and labor required to construct the project. Comer Construction offers :
- Competitive wages
- Safe work environment
- 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
- Matching 401k
- Other benefit options including vision, dental, short and long-term disability and life insurance
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Coordinate and prepare estimates using on line plans. Prepare pricing estimates on potential new projects.
- Evaluating specifications, drawings, scope documents and other bid package information to ensure that all the information needed to develop an accurate and competitive estimate for the project is known and understood.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records of subsequent changes to the work including extra work and change orders
- Participating in pre-proposal site visits and meetings with potential clients; collecting information analyzing and evaluating all site-specific factors to ensure that they are taken into account in the development of estimates.
- Developing a thorough understanding of scopes of work provided with requests for proposals and change orders.
- Determining man-hour, tool and construction equipment requirements along with their respective costs.
- Adhere to all company standards and work safely
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Requirements :
- At least 3 years prior estimating experience
- Experience with Heavybid and Agtek preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team with minimal direction
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, contractors, vendors or employees
- Strong mathematical skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to estimate multiple projects at a given time Comer Construction is an