Estimator - Calhoun Construction Services

Calhoun Construction is seeking dynamic and ambitious individuals to lead, inspire and develop teams of dedicated professionals throughout all levels of our organization. At Calhoun, we are committed to our associates as well as the communities that we live in, and we want employees that share that same passion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple commercial construction projects is required
• Review, create, submit quality estimates with detailed proposals
• Prepare high level quantity and manpower take-offs
• Prospect and procure new opportunities for bid
• Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, jobsite walk-throughs, bids, and coordination meetings
• Must maintain an extremely professional working relationship with clients, subcontractors, and peers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Desire and determination to succeed
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and years of experience
• The ability to proficiently provide estimates & estimating services
• Experience with conceptual and schematic design budgeting
• Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff preferred
• Knowledge of construction processes and terminology
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Excellent math skills
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to fully understand plans and specifications
• Excellent communication skills; both internal and external
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team work environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a commercial construction estimator

Calhoun is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin or any other protected class.

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