Project Estimator
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for developing conceptual budgets and firm price proposals along with a variety of other pre-construction tasks for both the design/build and plan/spec project. We are looking for a detail-oriented, numbers guru to see projects through. The perfect candidate is skilled in conceptual and schematic estimating, as well as design-build estimating.
What you’ll be doing:
- Research plans and specifications and identify any special material or construction requirements to determine the general scope of work.
- Determines accurate and detailed quantities of products and related specialty materials as measured from construction plan sets. Accurately identifies the type of material necessary for the construction of facilities.
- Meets with owners/engineers/architects to assist with or suggest specific design/build concepts.
- Actively works with the sales team to design successful bid strategies. Assists in bid preparation and ensures customers receive quotations in a timely manner.
- Tracks and monitors competitor pricing to determine the market value of bids.
- Coordinates and reviews the work of other estimators or sales staff.
- Plan, assign, monitor, and review progress and accuracy of work, and evaluate results.
- Develop an approach to creatively solve problems and produce effective solutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Familiar with Sage Estimating or equal software knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Microsoft Office.
Ferguson Construction Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age.