Junior Estimator
10 days ago
Saint Louis
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Junior Estimator should have a foundational, working knowledge of building materials and understand the requirements for various construction projects. They will focus on non-self-performing work, interacting with subcontractors for bids. This position assists Estimators in the preconstruction process to gather information and data. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 2 – 5 years of estimating experience in heavy industrial, water treatment, or civil construction, • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering; Or equivalent experience, • Currently living in the St. Louis metro area, • Knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (Primavera P6, Bluebeam, etc) and proficiency in MicroSoft Word systemsJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:, • Operate with an understanding of the project demands and needed resources to handle non-self-performing work, • Work with subcontractors to send bid invites and review bids received, • Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, • Conduct research to obtain data and gather information on costs, • Collect metrics, review documents, and assist with building a timeline, • Collect key construction documents, such as property plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications, • Assist in communications with suppliers, contractors, vendors, and materials for projects, • Make visits to construction sites, warehouses, and other such venues to gather insights about the project, • Assist in developing a work schedule for project completion, • Assist with material takeoff and apply current pricing knowledge, • Build relationships and maintain a directory of vendors, suppliers, and contractors, • Work with key personnel, including engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and business owners BENEFITS: • Medical and prescription coverage with eligibility on the 1st of the month following the first full month of employment. The company pays 100% of the premium for the employee and their family, • Dental and vision coverage, included with the medical plan, • Six paid holidays and a flexible time off plan, • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), • Safe harbor 401k plan with eligibility on the first day of the month following the date of hire. Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Powered by JazzHR 1zQyDovjvu