Estimator at Elford, Inc

Elford, Inc. has an opening for an Estimator in our Special Projects Department. Experience on Commercial, Multi-Family, Education, and/or Healthcare projects is a plus!

Key responsibilities of the position are:

• Review scope of construction work to be completed to determine the type of work, basic materials, project duration and define the responsibilities for construction.
• Use information available and background knowledge to assemble complete competent bidders’ list to coordinate pre-bid meetings, bid review meetings, and to track job costs throughout the project.
• Participate in the selection of the subcontractors and the identification of assignments given due to knowledge of past performances.
• Use established estimating procedures/standards as guidelines in the performance of routine duties and participate in the development of new/revised procedures/standards as required.
• Conduct quantity survey activities in order to produce accurate estimates for each scope/division of work.
• Secure pricing from subcontractors; use internal database and team expertise to determine cost of self-perform work.
• Experience leading a project.
• Experience using Sage Estimating is preferred but not required.

Education/Experience Requirements: College degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent AND 10+ years experience in estimating projects. Candidate must possess the ability to handle a fast paced, highly competitive environment within a team-based work group. Experience using Timberline is preferred.