Job Description

About Thomas

Thomas Construction Group is an innovative, full-service general contractor achieving 100% client satisfaction and specializing in early design phase construction management for building corporate commercial, healthcare, senior living, multi-family, and continuing care facilities.

Role Purpose

As an Assistant Estimator you are responsible for providing support on project estimates, bid deliverables, quantity takeoffs, and constructability reviews. This is an entry-level role to provide overall support to our Estimating Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs for all construction divisions.
• Prepare timely quantitative and cost (materials and labor) estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFP's.
• Understand contract language, commitments, consumer expectations, and scope of project.
• Conduct call campaigns to create subcontractor participation for all projects.
• Consult with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions and constructability issues.
• Distribute and coordinate plans, specifications, information, policies, ensuring each requirement is managed or covered appropriately.
• Select and manage subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as a project develops while comparing to historical pricing and/or internal evaluation.
• Develop scope sheets for bid leveling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Construction from an accredited university, preferred; a combination of on-the-job experience and/or formal education may be substituted for the degree.
• 1-3 years' commercial construction project estimating experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), Takeoff Software (On Screen or similar), Estimating Software (Timberline, Destini or similar) and BlueBeam.

Why Thomas?

• Health Benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Continuing Education
• Personal Growth & Development
• 401(k)
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Monthly Social Outings

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