POSITION: Estimator
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Preconstruction
LOCATION: Omaha, NE

Job Description
Full-time Estimator position for MCL Construction. MCL is a 30+ year general contractor working primarily in commercial construction. The Estimator functions as a key member of the Preconstruction team. The essential duties of the Estimator are to develop, and present accurate and complete estimates based on preliminary and final designs which provide value to our customers through high quality solutions at the most competitive cost. Presentation and proposal writing skills are a plus. Minimal travel is required.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Develop a full understanding of company estimating standards, policies and procedures, and comply with these at all times.
• Work on estimate types including: conceptual, negotiated, hard bid; and from varying levels of design documents from conceptual only to highly detailed.
• Successfully utilize estimating systems and software for the completion of estimates (e.g. Sage Estimating, PlanSwift, Bluebeam).
• Coordinate estimating efforts with other members of the company’s estimating staff and operations staff as required.
• Read, understand, and utilize mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and architectural drawings as key components of the estimating process.
• Identify scope of work, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates from various levels of design.
• Solicit quotations from material vendors and subcontractors, evaluate responses and make recommendations. Complete buy out process of subcontractor proposals when required.
• Quality proposal writing and presentations to describe the proposed solution and respond to requirements. Provide written text to illustrate the understanding of the requirements and the plan designed to achieve the owner’s goals.
• Develop innovative suggestions and methods for completing projects to enhance project’s effectiveness and overall financial benefits to all parties.
• Successful turnover and continued involvement with other members of the estimating staff as well as the company’s operations staff.
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized and presentable in a quality format for review by the estimating and project teams.
• Work with minimal direction, manage time to meet tight project schedule deadlines and successfully complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work with professionalism at all times including with: Supervisor, peers in the Preconstruction department, others within the company, and all external contacts including subcontractors, material contractors, owner’s representatives, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum educational requirement for Estimator position is an Associate’s degree in Construction Management, technical design/estimating, or related field. BS degree would be in a field such as: Construction Management or Engineering (Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural). Minimum experience: Estimator will have a minimum of seven years commercial construction experience including a combination of estimating (five years minimum); and project engineering and/or project supervision/management. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered. Skill set to include cost estimating, RFQ preparation, scheduling, contract negotiations, and presentations. Candidates will be technology literate and proficient in the Microsoft environment (Excel, Word, Outlook) and estimating software platforms. Experience with Sage Estimating and/or PlanSwift estimating software is a plus. Proposal writing experience is also a plus.