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Senior Construction Estimator

Trillium Construction is hiring for a Senior Construction Estimator in Waterloo, IA!

The Estimator will work with a well-established general contractor in the area to prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.

Duties:
-Estimate new projects diligently and accurately
-Review and analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to understand the scope of work.
-Identify and quantify project requirements, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services.
-Estimate the costs associated with materials, labor, equipment, and overhead to determine the overall project cost.
-Utilize cost databases, historical data, and industry benchmarks to enhance the accuracy of estimates.
-Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
-Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and other service providers.
-Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors and subcontractors to ensure cost-effectiveness.
-Effectively communicate with project managers, architects, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to gather information and clarify project requirements.
-Provide clear and concise explanations of cost estimates to support decision-making.
-Utilize construction estimating software and other relevant tools to streamline the estimating process.
-Include and involve the field operations manager, safety specialist and/or anticipated superintendent as needed throughout the estimating process
-Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, and project pursuits.
-Assist the preconstruction team through developing and providing current and accurate conceptual estimates
-Support customer relationship building with owners by balancing the needs of Woodruff with the customer expectations around schedule, quality and cost
-Lead the project team through estimating abiding by and following the contract requirements

Compensation:
-Annual salary starting at $100,000, and increasing with experience
-Generous health insurance benefits
-Paid holidays
-Paid time off
-Bereavement leave
-Dental insurance
-Basic life insurance
-Flexible spending account
-401K retirement plan
-ESOP
-Tuition reimbursement and continuing education

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Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or related field preferred; high school diploma, or equivalent required
-10 years of construction estimating experience required
-Experience communicating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure complete scope coverage
-Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs, experience with Timberline is a plus
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
-Ability to objectively coach employees through complex issues.
-Must be able to contain confidential information.

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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