Construction Take Off Specialist

Our busy company is seeking a construction takeoff specialist/estimator to join our team of construction professionals. We need someone with strong math skills and excellent communication skills to create detailed takeoffs, write proposals, and cost estimates for potential construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry, preferably in estimating or with take-off software. If you are looking to work alongside some of the best in the industry, please apply today!

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the estimators/project managers to coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors

Estimate time, labor, construction materials, and product costs to determine overall cost for construction projects

Analyze blueprints, proposals, specifications, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole

Inquire with clients regarding the status of submitted proposal and budgets

Working and understanding of various stages of drawings and concepts for the project

Creative and thoughtful planning for project logistics

Ability to ensure accurate and comparative Subcontractor pricing and scope

Ensuring that estimates are completed on time and accurately

Obtain all bid documents to submit for review

Interpret blueprints, specs, and addendums to prepare quantity take-offs, cost, materials, and labor estimates

Submit requests for information to the client for any discrepancies or missing information in the bid documents

Submit complete and reviewed bids by deadlines

Maintain accurate, complete, and updated project plans, specifications, correspondence, and estimating

documentation on projects, subcontractors, and suppliers

Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor pricing information

Cost Analysis, construction means and methods, value engineering, and project scheduling

Solid take-off, planning, and logistics

Qualifications:

Knowledge of data and risk analysis, research methodology, accounting, and estimation metrics is needed

Requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and strong math skills

Experience in the construction industry - project estimating or construction management is needed

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Must know Microsoft Office products including Word, (strong) Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred experience in estimating software similar to Planswift, Agtek, Sage and/or Carlson

Must be self-motivated & punctual

Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally