Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs detailed cost estimates for self-performed work, concrete, steel fabrication and erection, rough and finish carpentry, Door and hardware Installation, specialties
• Gathers cost data from subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and engineers and continually update
• Identifies and manages risks to budget
• Understands, reviews, and manages project plans, specifications, and manufacturer’s data and execute estimate based upon conceptual or said documentation
• Generates, issues, advertises, and evaluates subcontractor bid packages and bids
• Generates RFI’s as required to ensure completeness of the bid or preliminary documents and identifies discrepancies
• Research alternative product feasibility for potential cost savings
• Works with the project team including Project Superintendents, Project Engineers, Foreman, and Field Staff, as well as other departments to deliver accurate estimates on-time and with desired level of quality
• Allocates project estimates within KNCC’s accounting system using the established processes and tools
• Reviews construction documents for completeness and constructability
• Works with project team to track productivity to reconcile estimate production rates
• Assists Project Managers in performing buyout while producing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier agreements defining scope requirements
• Understands construction law, current codes and general building science and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• Minimum of 2-4 years construction estimating experience required
• Minimum of 5-8 years construction estimating experience preferred
• Advanced computer skills with On Screen Takeoff, MS Office Suite, Project, Adobe, Bluebeam, as well as working knowledge of CAD, Revit and Navisworks
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with team members
• Excellent time management, communication (written and verbal), organizational and personal effectiveness skills
• Must be pro-active and anticipate needs of the department and demonstrate creativity in problem solving
• Ability to formulate new systems and improve upon current systems in place
• High ethical standards and professionalism, with regard for the protection of company interests, operations as well as its clients
• Ability to work effectively in small cross-functional teams in meetings and on company initiatives
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making
• Proven presentation abilities
• Current driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Must reside in either Portland or Bend