K2 Staffing

Construction Estimator

K2 Staffing  •  Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

 Summary

Our client is a large Commercial General Contractor seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual to their Procurement Department as an Estimator The Estimator should be able to take a strategic approach to winning with creative planning and development experience and should be a demonstrated team player with the ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere through the bidding process. He/she should be able to develop and maintain subcontractor relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reads and outlines project specifications
  • Discusses and establishes bid strategies, concerns, and advantages
  • Defines major or priority subcontractors
  • Directs Plans Coordinators for vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination using SmartBid
  • Establishes, writes, and reviews work scopes for subcontractors
  • Conducts pre-bid meetings with Operations personnel and Subcontractors as needed
  • Assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination
  • Sets up Bid Day Summaries and General Requirements bid spreadsheets or conceptual spreadsheets to complete a bid
  • Accurately takes off as required for CSI Divisions 1-46
  • Prices items of both self-performed and sub contracted work on a unit priced basis
  • Utilizes Subcontractor and Field production Data to establish database pricing
  • Improves existing subcontractor relationships and gets to know the subcontractor
  • Monitors coverage with the plans coordinators and solicits new subcontractors to bid
  • Reviews and executes bid forms, bid bonds, etc., on bid projects
  • Reviews estimates for accuracy, constructability, and risks
  • Relies on judgment and experience to plan and establish deadlines
  • Assists Estimating Department as needed to facilitate teamwork
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

  • At least five (5) years of experience as an estimator in Commercial Construction
  • Experience with projects over $5 Million
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures, technology, and programs within the construction field
  • A certain degree of creativity and innovation is required to out plan the competition
  • Must be able to lead an estimate and take full charge of a Public Works or Private Client bid
  • Must be able to use strategic and innovative methods to obtain sub coverage for bids, especially in new geographic areas
  • Experience with self-performance of concrete and carpentry highly desired
  • Proficient in Timberline, OST, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • May be required to work onsite of an active construction project that entails a job trailer setting and typical noises from an active construction project

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
K2 Staffing

About K2 Staffing

K2 Staffing has been constructed on one of the most solid foundations in the industry, with roughly 40 years of combined business and recruiting knowledge. Through our vast experience, we understand locating and attracting the right talent can be comparable to ascending K2 - difficult, sometimes impossible, and completely savage. With that said, we take a very methodical approach with our process, including a detailed discovery process ultimately leading to a customized plan of action for each of our clients. Our “high-tech, soft-touch” technique produces results that cannot be denied. We have embraced technology to its fullest, which provides us with top-quality candidates to choose from. That, however, does not disclude how important it is to roll up our sleeves and connect with people on a human level, avoiding short-term arrangements, disappointment, and a tremendous waste of time and money for all parties involved.

Whether you are a candidate seeking to locate a company to represent for the long haul, or you are a hiring manager for an organization searching for that 1 in a million, K2 Staffing is here to assist you. Utilizing our “high-tech, soft-touch” approach, we will successfully diagnose the needs and desires of both our clients and candidates, resulting in the perfect connection for years to come.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Carlsbad, California
Year Founded
2019
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