Estimator
OTHER•Nashville
About this role
Job Title: Estimator
Job Summary: The overall goal of the Estimator is to provide a thorough, accurate, and competitive proposal that will result in the award of a profitable project.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
- Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
- Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
- Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
- Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
- Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
- Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize the Company’s cost risks.
- Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work.
- Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
- Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
- Assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
- Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and appropriate experience successfully assisting in estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.
- Experience in value-engineering preferred.
About Alston Construction:
Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!
Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What you'll do
- The Estimator is responsible for providing accurate and competitive cost estimates throughout all phases of design and construction. This includes analyzing proposals, preparing bid packages, and assisting with project schedules.
About Alston Construction
For 40 years, Alston Construction has been a true partner, and honest advisor as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects. Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast including a+ Automation Integration Management (AIM). AIM provides services to manage and facilitate the automation systems installation process.
Alston Construction has achieved substantial revenue growth throughout its history. In the past 5 years, Alston Construction has completed more than 75 million SF of new construction work. Our client list is perhaps the greatest tribute to the professionalism and performance of the company. We are proud to perform work for owners with whom we have developed lasting relationships, deriving roughly 87% of our work from repeat clients. A privately-held company, Alston Construction has worked on projects ranging from $250,000 to $200 million. Our market knowledge throughout the country allows us to provide our clients with the best building methods and materials available, at a competitive price.
Alston’s overall goal is to provide quality, cost efficient projects that leave a positive experience for our clients. Alston has completed more than $2.5 billion in industrial/manufacturing projects encompassing more than 30 states and totaling more than 70 million SF.
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What does a Estimator do at Alston Construction?
As a Estimator at Alston Construction, you will: the Estimator is responsible for providing accurate and competitive cost estimates throughout all phases of design and construction. This includes analyzing proposals, preparing bid packages, and assisting with project schedules..
Is the Estimator position at Alston Construction remote?
The Estimator position at Alston Construction is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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