Job Summary.
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Perform quantity take offs, develop budgets and estimates as needed for commercial building projects
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities.
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Reading and interpreting construction documents and specifications
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Solicit sub contractor and supplier pricing as needed
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Prepare detailed cost estimates
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Assist with the development of competitive bids and project budgets
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Use supplied software (typically Excel, BlueBeam, Outlook, Word, etc.) to prepare estimates
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Receives work instructions from senior Estimator and Project Managers
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Works required office hours, Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm
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May perform other duties as assigned
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Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with all company safety policies and procedures
Skills Required.
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Good communication skills, and ability to interact positively and constructively with other office staff, working individually, or in teams
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Ability to execute tasks, ask questions as needed, and deliver on expected timelines accurately and thoughtfully
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Previous construction experience highly desirable
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Understanding of commercial construction practices, materials, and sub contractor scopes
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Previous experience with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook a plus
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Previous experience with AutoCAD and Revit are a plus, but not required
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Independent worker with good organizational skills
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Desire to be a part of a team, learn more, and build a career
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Ensures and contributes to a safe environment for customers and associates
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Ability to read and write, and accurately do basic math including add, subtract, multiply and divide
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Understand and follow verbal and written directions, in English
Swank Enterprises provides special training to meet additional job requirements as needed.