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Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000

SUMMARY: The Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordination the preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects as required by clients’ documents and provides complete conceptual and total bid price.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, make and estimate.
• Reviews construction documents and understand the scope of work to bid.
• Executes take-offs of construction documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Prepares cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
• Inputs take-offs into a computer spreadsheet.
• Informs his/her immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates.
• Create job folders.
• Photocopies documents and plans.
• Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
• Obtains pricing for materials.
• Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates.
• Obtains bids from subcontractors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in construction cost estimation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Computer skills required: Working knowledge of MS Office
• Thorough attention-to-detail skills.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Occasionally required to walk

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.