Estimator

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The Lincoln Group has partnered with a client in the construction industry in search of an Estimator to join their team on a direct-hire basis!  The Estimator will be responsible for assisting with take-offs and obtaining and analyzing bids from suppliers and subcontractors.  They will help coordinate bidding, buyout, contract award, and budgets for multiple job projects.

Type of Hire: Direct-hire

Location: Green Bay, WI

Software: MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, Timberline

Work Schedule: Full-time, In-office

Compensation: $70K - $90K

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Maintain complete understanding and knowledge of the company’s pricing policies to ensure that pricing is correct on all bids and that the company is earning appropriate margins for each project.
• Assist Business Development Associates in the assembly of project budgets.  Ensure and validate the accuracy of project budgets by validating against hard estimates or bids.
• Read and review blueprints/plans and interpret them to determine all trade responsibilities.
• Communicate regularly and obtain information from the Estimating Team Lead, Director of Operations, Business Development Department, and Project Managers as necessary and appropriate.  
• Review finished quotes with Estimating Team Lead, other Estimators, Business Development Department, and/or Project Managers; answer questions and make changes as required.
• Compile accurate and organized project bids, bid invitations, and proposals on time; complete all necessary bid forms; and follow standard listing or bid exclusions per contract.
• Work effectively with architects, engineers, project managers, and customers, and develop and maintain good subcontractor and supplier relationships at all times.
• Review job costs with Estimating Team Lead and Accounting Dept. to track actual job costs as compared to estimated job costs; adjust estimating programs if necessary.
• Manage the receipt of appropriate bid information.
• Monitor overall bid progress.
• Prepare and perform accurate labor and material takeoffs according to the company’s procedures.
• Ensure that all paperwork and information necessary for the bid preparation is complete and ready for submission.
• Determine standard vs. non-standard pricing based on the specifications of the project and standard vs. non-standard availability of materials and scope of work involved.
• Ensure that any special pricing has been confirmed for non-standard bid projects.
• Provide support and assistance to value-engineer proposals and/or design elements and assist in buyout research.
• Work collaboratively with Business Development Associates on the creation of scopes of work, and in bid openings and contract awards.
• Meet the Project Manager at the award of a contract to hand off all pertinent information and ensure a smooth transition to a new job.
• Prepare cost estimates for change orders in a timely manner and present them to the Project Manager.
• Work closely with Business Development Associates to contact and meet with subcontractors to acquire all necessary bids required for a complete bid package.  Maintain awareness of, and account for special project requirements.
• Meet with Project Manager at the completion of the job to review job costs.
• Work closely with the Business Development team to prepare bids for submission and coordinate the completion of the bid package including typing and sending according to bid specifications.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of construction equipment estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing required.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts and cost coding systems is essential.
• Proficient in the use of computers and associated computer software including MS Office, Bluebeam software, and Timberline (Sage) Estimating experience.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a fast-paced team environment.
• Minimum supervision is provided when estimating items in own discipline, one may independently estimate several projects at one time.
• Communication and organizational skills are required.
• Work effectively and efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
• Multi-task and be able to frequently jump from one assignment to another.
• Ability to read construction plans (architectural, MEP, civil drawings), documents, and specifications and comprehend what needs to be done.
• Strong math skills and the ability to apply concepts; ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts and cost coding systems is essential.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

For IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, please apply immediately with your resume and availability to interview. They are scheduling interviews immediately and are ready to make an offer immediately.

About Lincoln Group: We are a woman-owned executive search and professional solutions firm specializing in a tailor-made approach to service. We are experienced leaders in the industry with expertise in filling a wide variety of executive, professional, and skilled business positions on a permanent, contract, interim, or contract-to-hire basis. We serve companies looking for a holistic talent solution.

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