Preconstruction Estimator Job at Baxter Construction Company LLC, Des Moines, IA

  • Baxter Construction Company LLC
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator Position:

Assist in development of program, schematic, design development and construction document cost estimates as appropriate to each project. Assist in coordination of the design and bidding process with the project teams. Update and maintain cost history database. Review projects with the team after completion to implement improvements.

  • Prepare bid advertisements and solicit bidders
  • Assist in preparing bid package work scopes and bid documents
  • Upload and maintain bid documents for distribution to bidders
  • Preform detailed quantity takeoffs, estimates and cost recaps
  • Maintain and update master bidders list and project bidders lists
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Write and coordinate RFI’s to clarify prebid questions
  • Assist with entitlement processes including coordination of jurisdictional reviews, permitting, and brand compliance
  • Review of subcontractor bid proposals for accuracy and bid tabulation
  • Assist in award of subcontracts and purchase orders
  • Assist in design development coordination, constructability reviews, and value analysis efforts
  • Maintain and update master work scope templates

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Construction related field, or equivalent experience in Commercial Construction
  • 1-3+ years experience in commercial estimating (any experience with hotels, senior livings, casinos, automotive dealerships, and/or multifamily projects is preferred)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Planswift/On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, and Procore is preferred.

Job Tags

For subcontractor, Work at office

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