Established in 1977, Schwob Building Company has continued to bring successful services to our clients in the automotive, aviation, warehouse/distribution, manufacturing, trucking/transportation and service and maintenance industries. By specializing in these niche areas of design, bid and construction, we are better able to understand our clients’ needs and operational goals .
We are currently seeking an Estimator with 3-5 years experience **. **Commercial construction experience is required and a positive, innovative, teamwork attitude is a must. Only qualified candidates in the construction industry will be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction required.
- Ability to meet tight estimating deadlines.
- Completeness and accuracy of estimates and budgets
- Ability to read and understand construction documents including project plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Understanding of commercial construction means and methods.
- Strong communication skills & leadership ability.
- Must be computer literate, prefer experience with MS Excel & Project and other construction related estimating software.
_ Key Result Areas and Accountabilities_
Pre-Construction / Estimator Coordination
- Maintain a detailed up-to-date database of qualified subcontractors and suppliers
- Subcontractor pre-qualification
- Invitation to bid process
- Specific project pre-bid process
- Plan and Spec Distribution – subcontractors
- Copy and distribute estimate documents as needed
- Subcontractor coordination
- Coordination with outside trade organizations
- Coordination of online bid solicitation
- Coordination with outside plan services
- Maintain Bid Calendar
- Verify bid documents received from owner are accurate, complete and to scale
- Maintain bid tracking database
- Coordinate in-house bid day operations
**Pre-Construction **
- Participate in design build / design assist projects
- Assist with takeoffs and plan reviews
- Assist with preparation of scope sheets & unit prices for budgets
- Assist with preparation of proposal submission documents
Estimating
- Assist with takeoffs and plan reviews
- Assist with preparation of scope sheets
- Seek out and find qualified subcontractors – and convince them to propose on bid day
- Prepare bid buckets and maintain estimating department shared email address
- Keep abreast of current construction practices
- Attend pre-bid meetings
- Assist with preliminary site investigations as required
- Assist with bid day activities including delivery of proposal, scoping and selection of vendor quotes
Project Turnover
- Update bid solicitation database with proposed and awarded subcontractors
- Archive subcontractor bids and bid documents upon project award
- Prepare project management turnover documents
- Subcontractor /Vendor Relations
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors
- Coordination of subcontractor events
Benefits Offered Include the Following
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401k (with professional financial planning services at no additional cost)
- Performance Based Incentives
- PTO/Holidays
- Wellness Programs
- Offsite Fitness Discounts