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Project Estimator, Commercial Interiors & Finishes
Location
India
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Project Estimator, Commercial Interiors & Finishes
Fresh Prints
• Review and analyze drawings and specifications to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates on new projects presented and vetted by the Business Development team • Prepare budgets and quotes for projects of varying sizes, complexity, and type. Work closely with Business Development teams through this process • Prepare conceptual proposals with minimal project information • Provide preconstruction services for projects including estimating of shop drawing milestones, value engineering, constructability, schedule review, maintaining and identifying long-lead items • Lead bid preparation process (in conjunction with Business Development) and consistently meet deadlines for submission • Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers, and architects, and revise pricing as needed • Generate quantity take-offs for various elements including, but not limited to: cabinets, countertops, lighting, plumbing fixtures, flooring, bath accessories, mirrors, etc.
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in Commercial Construction.
- 2+ years of experience as an Estimator, or a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Ability to interact with owners, contractors, designers, and subcontractors to effectively present information and answer questions such as budgets, proposals, bids, value engineering options, etc.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and challenges daily
- Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent written, verbal communication skills
- Analytical skills and mathematical aptitude
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects at the same time
- Demonstrated ability for accuracy and thoroughness
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate with other project team members
- Communicate (Strong written, verbal and spoken communication skills)
- Flexibility/Adaptability (Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions)
- Calm under pressure (Maintain stable performances when under pressure)
- Work Ethic (Strong willingness to work hard to get the job done)
- Efficiency (Significant output with minimal waste)
- Honesty/Integrity (Does not cut corners, speak plainly, and does what is right)
- Intelligence (Learns quickly and can understand new info)
- Analytical (Can Structure data and draw conclusions)
- Proactive (Acts without being told)
- Organization & Planning (Focuses on key priorities)
- Decisive (Makes quick decisions with the information available)
- Follow-through (Lives up to agreements)
- Attention to details (Won’t let important details slip)
- Judgement (Anticipates 5 moves ahead)
- Computer Literate (Proficient with Excel and working knowledge of MS Office)
- Product Knowledge (Shows understanding of what CP is providing)
- Understand Estimating Strategies (Markets, Margins, Freight and Labor Rates)
- Outcomes (Tracks and Communicates Priorities to Contribute to Workload
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
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