JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

Summary:  The Junior Estimator will work with a team of Estimators and Bid Coordinators to perform pricing and bidding of projects.

• Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Must have experience being a member of the team involved in Request for Proposal Responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.
• Contact suppliers and vendors to discuss various requests and due dates.
• Effectively and efficiently handle subcontractor requests.
• Prepare and distribute time-sensitive materials.
• Coordinate activities of the team from bid to proposal.
• Provide a consistent customer service experience with subs and vendors.
• Track and update vendor information and manage local vendor database.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimate updates, as the design evolves, including preparing variance summaries between estimates.
• Experience writing and negotiating subcontracts.
• Willingness and desire to actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business strongly preferred
• Previous experience on commercial job sites is highly desirable
• A strong passion for the construction industry and on-site work
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), ProCore, and Adobe Suite
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods

Bognet Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.