About this role
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.