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Job Description Summary: Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates. Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Review project plans, requirements and specifications • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing • Coordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks • Determine labor and construction equipment costs • Prepare conceptual estimates • Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules • Submit requisitions for purchase of materials • Compare competitive trade bids • Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters) • Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors • Participate in bid compilation on bid day • Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award • Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable) • Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors • Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable) • Complete other responsibilities as assigned MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience • Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings • Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations • Working knowledge of construction costs and principles • Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable) • Drafting and computer skills • Maintain current client relationships • Prepare and submit project proposals and prepare project team for presentations • Prepare proposals, presentations, brochures and other communications materials • Assist in contract negotiations as requested by Division Manager • Provide preconstruction services to current and prospective clients • Professional sales training • 8 years’ experience in marketing, preferably in the construction industry • Knowledge of fee structure and contract forms • Knowledge of construction industry and market • Contract negotiating skills • Ability to produce highly professional proposals and presentations • Effective interpersonal skills • Excellent English language verbal and written communications skills Timberlab makes projects simple. We are experts in full-service mass timber project delivery stemming from our deep roots as a general contractor. With a holistic view of building construction, we understand how to integrate mass timber into a commercial building, carefully coordinating the timber structural system with the other building systems. As a 100% employee-owned organization and member of the Swinerton Family of Companies, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide robust opportunities for professional growth. Timberlab values and recognizes our employees as the essential ingredient to our lasting success. We strive for a positive work environment that encourages outstanding performance while making room for fun. We also believe that happy, healthy employees lead to a highly productive company, and we are proud to offer a robust benefits package to support individual and collective success. https://www.timberlab.com Timberlab is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer. Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff, and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation. We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Timberlab will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal WorkDay (which requires the set-up of a login), and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @timberlab.com or @swinerton.com.
Swinerton
Piedmont SC, United States of America