Summary
At B&D, we’re seeking a dynamic Estimator to join our team and help build a future of innovation and success! As an Estimator, you’ll be the mastermind behind the numbers, ensuring our projects are not only innovative but also financially sound. If you have a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of architectural plans, and expertise in accurately predicting project costs, we want you on our team! This role requires a careful, methodical approach, a strong commitment to detail, and the ability to work at a faster-than-average pace to meet deadlines. If you're excited to take on this challenge and help shape the future of our projects, let's build something incredible together!

Benefits

        • Competitive compensation
        • Robust 401k program with safe harbor and profit share (no match required)
        • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
        • 8 Paid holidays
        • Collaborative and supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of all plan and specification estimating activities in a way that maximizes the total profitability of the entire company
• Manage the pricing validation process for negotiated work and pricing of change proposals
• Meet the strategic and operational goals in the department through collaboration with the Sr. Estimator and Operations Manager
• Develop methods to supply data and information to other departments to maximize effectiveness
• Effective bid leveling by reviewing subcontractor/vendor selection as well as scopes with Area
• Managers and others, as needed to ensure scope coverage for estimates
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts and change proposals
• Develop and maintain relationships with preconstruction staff and decision makers of current and prospective customers (owners and general contractors)
• Consulting with Operations/BD Manager and Sr. VP on selection of jobs to bid
• Review specifications, scopes and vendor/subcontractor proposals to ensure accurate scope coverage and bid leveling
• Regularly consult with estimating team and manager during beginning stage of individual assignments to ensure strategy is being followed
• Provide estimates for projects in the conceptual stage for others and as a bid captain
• Develop and implement efficient communication methods to communicate with Business
• Development and the Area Managers during the bidding phase to ensure timely completion of estimates.
• Update changes to material and labor factors used for bidding in estimating software
• Communicate with appropriate management regarding potential unknown variables in an efficient manner
• Responsible for reviewing estimates for potential jobs, and preparing change orders and cost estimates
• Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, and walking.
• Job requires advanced computer proficiency and critical thinking abilities
• Other duties, activities and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
• Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree