Construction Estimator

Description:

 Job Overview

This person serving in this role is required to provide detailed project estimating and assist in overseeing construction projects. 

You will assist our sales staff and project coordinators with providing both handyman and construction project pricing to our prospective clients. This is for West Palm Beach, FL.

You will also be responsible for assisting with inventory, supplies and order building materials as, and when, needed to make sure that the project is not held up due to supply deliveries. 

You will be conducting regular inspections and implementing site safety practices to avoid any hazards and accidents.  You will be coordinating with the companys Security Officers in enforcing site safety rules and regulations. You should also be familiar with using emergency equipment like fire extinguishers and set protocols for handling any uncertainties. 

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients and assist with generating new sales
• Provide handyman & construction project pricing to our coordinators or directly to clients
• Occasionally overseeing the progress of all construction activities on a project
• Ensuring all on-site workers adhere to the health and safety regulations
• Implementing industry best  practices and safety protocols
• Evaluating the performance of the on-site workers
• Regularly checking inventory and placing orders for building materials
• Ensuring all equipment are in working order and good condition
• Interpreting building plans and construction blueprints
• Conducting site inspections to ensure they are free from any safety hazards
• Handling any on-site accidents with uttermost care and following company protocols
• Maintaining an accurate attendance report of all construction site workers
• Reviewing daily construction work and suggesting any improvement measures
• Ensuring all emergency equipment are in place and in working order
• Ensuring project completion as per the set timeline and budget
• Communicating the progress report to the Construction Project Manager and maintain a daily  project journal
• Attending and/or facilitating any on-site meetings or events
• Maintaining project documentation and GL

  PM21  

Requirements:

  

• OSHA 30 certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Basic knowledge of first aid practices 
• Familiarity with construction tools and equipment
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Strong leadership qualities
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work for long hours
• Ability to interpret technical documents and blueprints
• Critical thinker and possessing troubleshooting ability
• Ability to offer a high level of customer service
• Detail-oriented and a team player
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs
• Ability to climb and erect ladders and scaffolding safely
• Maintain a valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Ability to focus on multiple projects
• Ability to maintain a normal work schedule: M/F typically 7am 4pm (9hrs) on site
• Ability to work nights and weekends if necessary
• Ability to work with Client representation, architects and engineers if necessary.
• Ability to stay focused daily
• Understanding of AIA documents, Pay Applications, General Estimating software and Procore or a like management software.
• Strong ability to do take-offs, as well as price and source materials
• Strong ability to solicit bids from sub-contractors
• Strong ability to read blue-prints and other general construction documentation.
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•   PM21  

Compensation details: 60000-70000 Yearly Salary

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