Construction Estimator - North Carolina, Cary

The announced job offer is made public by the firm: Faulconer Construction and it was included in jobs list the date of: 2022-10-22 in the website greenenergyjobsonline.com.

It is announced that they have a job offer at the category of Construction and the jobs location is in the state of North Carolina at the city Cary, in the country US - at this current ZipCode: 27518

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Summary of Duties:

Reports directly to the Chief Estimator or Director of Estimating. Estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity, for one or more disciplines, including the review and analysis of applicable project plans and specifications. The Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with other team members based on bid needs. The Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations, while conducting business in a professional manner, striving for team excellence, and emphasizing Faulconer's Core Values at all times.

Essential Functions: Job duties include but are not limited to the following list below.

1. Estimating: 85%

Follow in-house procedures for estimating. (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub/Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.)

Review, discuss and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, job costs into current job cost analysis.

Review proposal specifications, drawings and geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.

Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors needed to perform the work.

Write detailed scopes of work including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions and exclusions for bid proposals.

Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value management information.

Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meeting.

Support Operations Staff as required

Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship management

When feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.

Assist with creation of yearly Business Plan. Market research (lead sources, media, publications, interaction with GC/Owner/Architect/Engineer ) will be required for this

Keep up to date with current market trends (competitors, who is building what, who does most of a GC's work )

Maintain CRM database with relevant information.

2. Business Development: 10%

Actively engage in Business Development activities.

Interface with Owners, GC's, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities.

Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines.

Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors and other contractors.

Encouraged to take part, participate, and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.

3. Operations: 5%

Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff

Provide estimating support for change orders as needed

Participate in project "Kick-Off" meetings with Operations Staff

Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff

Qualifications:

3+ years direct work experience in an estimating capacity, including all aspects of a bid preparation.

Thorough knowledge of standard estimating procedures and techniques.

Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes.

Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine cost impacts of each.

Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.

Willingness and ability to occasionally work long hours to finalize a bid.

Ability to work in front of a computer for long periods of time.

Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions.

Ability to travel to prebid meetings/site visits. (Overnight visits may be required)

Attendance at mandatory company events in NC and VA as needed

• Must be proficient with Excel, Word, PDF applications, Cosential, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and Smartbid.
• Ability to navigate iSqft, Building Connected, Smartbid, Dodge Reports, BetaSam.gov and other online search engines and plan rooms
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field experience preferred.

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

Exemplary verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Exemplary customer service and relationship management skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team without being given direction.
• Strong math skills.
• Good attitude and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

BS or BA degree in area related to construction management, business, or related field experience preferred.

3+ years working in a construction environment.