Construction Cost Estimator

Company: Dedrick Construction, Inc
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Job Description:

Our busy company is seeking an experienced construction estimator to join our team of construction professionals. We need someone with strong math skills and excellent communication skills to write proposals, cost estimates, and detailed takeoffs on our construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in estimating or project management. If you are looking to work alongside some of the best in the industry, please apply today!

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the construction project manager to oversee and coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors
Calculate construction materials, product costs, labor, and time to estimate overall cost for construction projects
Examine specifications, blueprints, proposals, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole
Provide accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs
Frequent construction sites to gather necessary client requirement information


Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry - project estimating or construction management is needed
Analytical skills, critical thinking, and very strong math skills are essential
Extensive experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and construction estimating software
Exceptional time-management, project management, and communication skills are essential
Valid Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification from the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) is a plus


About Company:
For more than 25 years, our mission at Dedrick Construction, Inc. has been to provide a continually improving level of excellence in everything we do. Our clients expect insight, ingenuity, and innovation skillfully applied to every project we're entrusted with. There's always an opportunity to make a difference.

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