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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in construction estimating, budget preparation, and vendor relationship management, with a strong focus on quality and analytical problem-solving. Proficient in coordinating with project and construction management to ensure successful project execution and compliance with organizational standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Concrete Estimating ExperienceBudget PreparationVendor Relationship ManagementConstruction SchedulingAnalytical Problem-Solving
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Hard Skills
Quantity TakeoffsProduction EstimatesCost AnalysisConstruction Drawings EvaluationCost Discrepancy ResolutionProposal DevelopmentTilt-Up ExperienceCommercial Flatwork ExperienceDocumentation SkillsTeam Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsQuality FocusedProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookAdobe
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementCurrent Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Construction ManagementVendor NegotiationProject SpecificationsCost KeysPrice Masters
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Gather information and requirements and set priorities
- Perform quantity takeoffs and production estimates
- Evaluate and interpret construction drawings
- Prepare construction budgets from construction plans and project specifications
- Identify and project costs for each elevation
- Evaluate purchase offers by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
- Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials and identifying qualified subcontractors
- Negotiate vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Maintain cost keys and price masters
- Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Prepare special reports on information and trends
- Maintain quality service according to organization standards
- Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs across corporate, division, and local teams
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and professional societies
- Coordinate with Project Management to develop proposals
- Coordinate with Construction Management to develop production rates, schedule milestones, and job sequences
- Contribute to team efforts and accomplish related results
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; 8+ years preferred
- Must have concrete estimating experience
- Quality focused
- Tilt-up and commercial flatwork experience preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong budget and documentation skills
- Vendor relationship management experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus Adobe
- Working knowledge of construction scheduling
- Ability to develop and manage teams
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues and make strong decisions
- Current driver’s license
- Travel under 25%, with potential travel to meetings and job sites as needed
- Must pass physical exam
- Must be a US Citizen
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Voluntary benefits options
- Generous paid time off
- Education assistance and tuition support
- Retirement and savings programs