Job Description

Martin Construction Inc. is looking for a Commercial/Civil Estimator, the candidate will take responsibility for the bid process and overall completion of the project.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare, timely, bid and project manage industrial, government, state, city and private projects.
Basic understanding of CPM software and schedule creation.
Attend bid meetings and walk throughs at various locations to determine scope of work, complexities, accessibility and required content of estimates.
Prepare and estimate budget costs by studying plans and specifications.
Has exposure to various construction methods and building logistics.
Can implement clarifications, and qualifications from subs effectively into an estimate.
Ability to research unit pricing.
Understand GCs, overhead, and fee structure.
Basic understanding of project cost report.
Basic understanding of insurance cost implications within the estimate and knows procedures to properly input insurance costs.
Understands permit and tax requirements depending upon the municipality.
Navigates and understands building and safety codes.
Monitors construction process.
Promptly, properly communicate, and maintain positive relationships with owners, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. As needed in a manner that will build good working relationships resulting in future business.
Periodic travel with a 300-mile radius

Skills/Qualifications

Preferred degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field of study.
Preferred 2 years minimum of relevant professional experience working in Commercial/Civil Estimating with a Subcontractor or General Contractor.
Ability to understand civil grading operations.

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred experience in bidding software. (i.e. Heavy Bid)
Strong knowledge of estimating strategies, engineering disciplines, and cost control methods.
Strong communications skills, written and oral, and good organizational skills.
Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround times on estimates.
Excellent math skills

Strong team player that takes responsibility in the bidding process.

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