Project Estimator

Job Summary:

Atlas Building Company is seeking an in-house, Project Estimator to join our growing team. If you want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, then we want you!

Atlas focuses on construction of self-storage, car condos, municipal, industrial/light warehouse, office, retail and restaurant facilities. Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience.

Estimator must be able to work collaboratively with a preconstruction team on projects from $1M to $20M. They should be comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment where the emphasis is placed on teamwork and satisfying our client’s needs.

Must have a proven background in vertical construction estimating and the ability to work on multiple on-going projects. Candidate should have strong attention to detail, communicate well, be self-motivated and well organized.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Generate budgets, estimates and proposals with the understanding of the constructability, means and methods, logistics, schedule, risk and profitability of each project.
  • Meet with clients to discuss options for proposed services.
  • Work in conjunction with preconstruction team to prepare accurate, well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
  • Help manage bid organization, strategy, package preparation, proposal review, pricing and fee structure.
  • Solicit, organize and validate subcontractors bid quotations.
  • Ability to use quantity take-off software and Excel is required.
  • Provide clear and detailed quantity take-offs and pricing for a project; including but not limited to, sitework, utilities, concrete, masonry, steel and all MEP system.
  • Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors, including prequalification.
  • Assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to client.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Possess in-depth knowledge of methods, materials and the tools involved in the construction of commercial projects.
  • Computer literate Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, PROJECT), proficient with Procore software or ability to learn in a 3-month period following employment.
  • Ability to read and interpret constructions documents (contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, etc.)
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Possess precise attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and exercise sound judgment.
  • Be coachable and possess self-awareness
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively under deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of proper English usage/grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation.
  • Ability to represent Atlas with external stake holders and at corporate events.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License, ability to use personal vehicle for Atlas business and ability to meet Atlas’s minimum insurance requirements.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

 

 

Education and/or Experience:

  • Minimum of 3-years vertical commercial construction estimating experience (must supply a project list)
  • B.S. in Construction Management or similar degree
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of proper English usage/grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License, ability to use personal vehicle for Atlas business and ability to meet Atlas’s minimum insurance requirements.

Physical Demands: 

·         Ability to perform work at a construction jobsite, both indoors and outdoors in temperature extremes (high heat, high humidity, wet and cold temperatures) as well as in an office. 

·         Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands and arms overhead and forward, and sit. 

·         Ability to use fingers to operate a computer keyboard/mouse and other business machines as well as various construction tools. 

·         Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

·         Ability to work in an environment that may contain dust, fumes, airborne particles and is usually loud. 

Pay:

$115,000-$120,000

Discretionary Bonus Program

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

 

 

More Info

Address: Atlas Building Company
22 S. Links Avenue, Suite 200
Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: 941.315.9292

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