Estimator

Who you are:

If you are an estimator/construction professional who is looking to build their career in commercial construction and enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and enjoys a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.

Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

- We Live the Graham Mentality

- We Never Compromise Our Reputation

- We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done

- We Are Professional

- We Are ALL Committed to Safety.

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JOB TITLE: Estimator

REPORTS TO:  Preconstruction Manager

PURPOSE:   The purpose of this job is to manage the staff and resources involved/related to estimating and preconstruction to ensure quality budgets and estimates are created for our clients.

JOB DUTIES:

- Develop conceptual budgets, estimates, schedules, and proposals.

- Complete and organize quantity takeoffs.

- Review labor, material, and trade partners costs for accuracy.

- Solicit bids from trade partners and suppliers.

- Review bid documents and scopes to ensure costs are aligned.

- Review project documents and identify potential issues or concerns.

- Review designs for constructability and provide feedback.

- Develop and present value engineering options.

- Participate in budget review and project development meetings.

- Maintain cost history and project estimating data for future budgets.

- Keep estimate within the Client’s budget and priorities and manages expectations

- Assist with the bidding process and project handoff.

- Communicate with clients, architects, engineers, trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams.

- Maintain positive relationships with current and past customers.

- Identify and communicate potential project opportunities.

- Participate in industry association events and networking opportunities.

- Follow company policies, OSHA requirements, building codes, and applicable laws.

- Attends Industry Association events such as IHA, WHA, WHEA, ISHE, MBI, AIA, ASPE.

- All other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

- Associate’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.

- A minimum of 2–4 years of construction estimating experience.

- Experience with: Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, Modelogix, and Bluebeam preferred.

- Understanding of the preconstruction process, including Schematic Design and Design Development.

- Knowledge of product costs, labor costs, materials, and project timelines needed to develop cost-effective project budgets.

- Strong estimating, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to lead effective meetings and communicate professionally with project teams, clients, trade partners and other stakeholders.

- Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive working relationships.

- Self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

- Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak periods.

- Valid driver’s license.

- Ability to pass post-offer employment testing

- Ability to pass a post-offer drug test

- Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification.

- Ability to travel to construction jobsites in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin approximately 2–3 times per month. Limited overnight travel is expected.

- This is an onsite position. Must be able to work Monday–Friday from either the Cedar Rapids, IA or Madison, WI office.

What benefits you’ll enjoy:

- 401K with a 6% immediate vesting match

- Two healthcare plans to choose from

- Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance

- Responsible Time Off

- 9 Company holidays annually

- Personalized growth opportunities

More about Graham Construction, a 3G Company:  John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.