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Flintco, LLC
Estimator I
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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.
$74,220 / year median in the U.S.
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Great work starts with great people. At Flintco, you'll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy. With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in-house advantage to every project. Guided by the core principles of our Ethos — Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Innovation — our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and commitment to shared success. Beyond the jobsite, we invest in the communities we call home, strengthening the places where we live, work, and build. Job Summary Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist in coordinating Pre-Construction Service activities with all departments to circumvent and/or resolve problem areas, ensuring all company/project policies, procedures and standards are maintained.
- Develop pricing strategy and game plan for each estimate. Assist Project Managers during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids and estimates as required.
- Develop and maintain a database for all assigned offices with project history for specific market type listings.
- Prepare and tabulate unit quantity survey and price based on historic cost data and vendor cost quotations. Estimate direct overhead, permits, bonds, taxes, etc. Assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
- Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations, evaluate their scope and appraise any deficiencies (i.
- Act as Bid Captain and/or Estimator on complex packages or as workload demands. Assign work to bid team, direct and review their assignments and ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by bid team. Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, bid strategy, presentation meetings as required.
- Cultivate relationships with Owner's, Architects, Engineering Firms, Consultants, and Subcontractors. Attend owners' meetings, assisting clients and designers in systems selections, budgeting, cost containment, etc. Provide advice, liaison, planning to prospective and current clients. Coordinate Value Analysis workshops on appropriate projects.
- Assist in development of major proposals, presentations, and brochure materials.
- May act as corporate representative to one or more clients, civic or professional organizations.
- Perform additional duties per supervisor's direction or other authorized persons.
- Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
- May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time. Special Job Dimensions This work can be very tedious and therefore demands patience, perseverance, and self-motivation. Occasionally requires out of town travel to other office/site locations for preparation of bids/estimates in those areas. Requires flexibility in working hours and willingness to occasionally work long hours.
- NOTE - Where allowed employees who work in positions classified as "safety-sensitive" can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license.