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Estimator I Remote

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
Texas (USA)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

4-year Engineering Degree, Construction Management Degree or equivalent work experience., 3 years of construction estimator experience., Basic knowledge of construction and ability to read and interpret blueprints., Proficient in software such as Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Excel..

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in proposal development and project scope creation.
  • Create and review estimates based on blueprints and site visits.
  • Conduct budget and bid accuracy analysis while identifying potential cost issues.
  • Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure project specifications are met.

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CSM Group
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Description
Position at CSM Group

ABOUT US:  
We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.
Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work, because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #Better Together!
Leading with safety is our no. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.
In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders and peers to better understand how we operate.
SUMMARY: 
 
The Estimator works closely with his/her team, internal teammates, design team, and owners during the Design Phase to develop estimates used as tools that guide the design from conceptual to construction documents.  Assists the Estimating Director, Project Director, Project Manager and Coordinators to develop Project Scopes of Work, Construction Schedules, Site Logs and Project Buyouts.  Assists teammates through the Construction Phase with pricing reviews for Change Orders and Bulletins.  Assists in updating Estimating, Scope of Work, and Schedule Templates. 
 
The Estimator reports directly to the Estimating Director.  The Estimator frequently interacts with Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Project Directors for project support, and occasionally with Business Development for proposal support and infrequently with Accounting for departmental budgeting updates.
 
This is a full time FLSA exempt position.  It requires 40 work hours per week and the ability to work more if required. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  
 
  • Proposal Support (5%)
    • Assists Business Development in Proposal Development; General Conditions, Schedules, and Strategy.
  • Estimating (80%)
    • Creates and reviews Program/Conceptual estimate through interpreting blueprints, performing take-offs and estimating job costs.
    • Creates Site, Development and Construction Drawing estimates.
    • Conducts site visits and attends pre-bid meetings to understand project scope.
    • Updates cost data files and estimate templates.
    • Updates estimate templates.
    • Performs Budget/Bid Accuracy Analysis.
    • Identifies potential problems with materials or design that could affect costs or construction schedules.
    • Determines labor, material, permit cost for projects throughout the US.
    • Forecasts labor, material and equipment costs based on the project schedule.
    • Effectively works with engineering firms to understand their needs and create accurate estimates.
    • Reviews and analyzes project documents to understand the scope of work, project schedule, and potential risks.
    • Maintains good working relationships with subcontractors and vendors to ensure accurate budgeting and pricing.
    • Identifies and quantifies risk factors that could impact the accuracy of the estimate.
    • Works on multiple estimates at same time.
    • Utilizes historical data, trends and market analysis to support the development of the estimate.
  • Construction (5%)
    • Assists PM’s and PD’s with Bulletin and Change Order Pricing Review.
    • Assists or is responsible for LEED submissions.
  • Preconstruction (10%)
  • Interfaces with clients and their representatives to ensure that technical specifications and designs are feasible and consistent with industry standards.
  • Attends design meetings and gives input based on budget, schedule and constructability.
  • Creates and reviews construction schedules.
  • Creates and reviews scopes of work.
  • Creates Bid Analysis.
  • Assists in Value engineering Buyout.
  • Assists in Post Bid Interviews.
  • Assists in strategy creation and execution for GC Bids.
  • Conducts HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical/Architectural assessments.
  • Provides energy cost studies for CSM Clients.
  • Provides Engineering Economics Analysis for Clients as required.
  • Reviews energy use for CSM clients as required.
  • Monitors material cost changes.
Performs other related duties as assigned. 
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
  • Action Oriented 
    • You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning.
    • You identify and seize new opportunities.
    • You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
    • You step up to handle tough issues.
  • Collaborates 
    • You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
    • You represent your own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
    • You credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.
    • You partner with others to get work done.
    • You gain trust and support of others.
  • Communicates Effectively 
    • You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels. 
    • You attentively listen to others.
      You adjust to fit the audience and the message.
    • You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.
    • You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
  • Interpersonal Savvy 
    • You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures.
    • You act with diplomacy and tact.
    • You build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way.
    • You build constructive relationships with people both similar and different than you.
    • You pick up on interpersonal and group dynamics.
    • You can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
  • Situational Adaptability 
    • You pick up on situational cues and adjust in the moment.
    • You readily adapt personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior.
    • You understand that different situations may call for different approaches.
    • You can act differently depending on the circumstances.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS: 
  • 4-year Engineering Degree, Construction Management Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 3 years construction estimator experience.
  • Technical skills:
    • Have basic knowledge of construction
    • Understand building components and systems, their relative costs, and relationships.
    • Able to read and interpret blueprints, contract drawings, and specifications.
    • Have computer/ software skills.  Preferred experience includes Microsoft Project, OnCenter (or similar take-off software), Bluebeam, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Procore.
    • Have the ability to manage time effectively and efficiently.
    • Experience with estimating projects in the BIM/ VDC environment.
  • People skills:
    • Must be able to work as part of a team.
    • Must have the ability to build relationships with clients, design professionals and subcontractors.
    • Must have clear concise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem Solving Skills:
    • Knowledge of industrial processing equipment, installation, rigging, and shipping.
    • Knowledge of requirements for support equipment needed, crane, lifts, material handling.
VALUED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
  • LEED Accredited Professional or equivalent.
BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Package
    • Eligibility begins date of hire
    • Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee
    • Company provided annual HSA contributions
    • Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
  • Paid Time Off
    • 15 days' pay year
    • Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
  • Holiday Pay
    • 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
    • 2 Paid Floating Holidays
      • Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
  • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
    • Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
    • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
    • Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning
    • 100% vesting after 3 years of service
  • Bi-weekly cell phone stipend
  • Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions
    • Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week
    • 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)
    • Service includes eligible dependents
  • Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption
  • Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Annual apparel allotment
  • Corporate and Community Events
Physical Demands & Work Environment – Jobsite 
 
The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s). 
 
While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees’ tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
 
For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud.  The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 
CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws. 
 
 

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Blueprint ReadingProject ManagementEstimation TheoriesCost Benefit AnalysisBluebeam RevuProject ManagementMicrosoft ProjectConstruction Management SoftwareRisk AnalysisConstruction ManagementEnergy Efficiency ResearchValue Engineering

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Budgeting
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving
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