Construction Estimator

CDI Contractors is an innovative construction management company that uses cutting-edge technology to successfully deliver high-quality projects across a wide variety of industries.
The majority of these projects require preconstruction services that include conceptual estimating, value engineering, estimate variance analysis, and development of competitively bid proposals.
The Estimator s role is to deliver these preconstruction services to support project requirements.
CDI Employees Enjoy: Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental/Vision Multiple Life Insurance Options Disability and other Elective Insurances 401k Position Summary: Seeking an Estimator based in our Northwest Arkansas office.
The primary role of this position is to provide preconstruction support for projects through cost estimating, value engineering, cost analysis, and competitive bidding.
General Duties: Duties often include: Contribute to pricing of competitive bid and negotiated deliverables as follows: Analyze and identify scopes of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of document deliverables.
Perform quantity takeoffs quickly and accurately.
Assist with subcontractor solicitation.
Communicate with owners, architects, and engineers to clarify scope of work.
Communicate project information and scope of work to subcontractors.
Analyze subcontractor pricing.
Assist with compilation of owner deliverables.
Understand and communicate cost variances between estimates.
Contribute to value engineering efforts.
Build relationships with subcontractors.
Attend industry functions and represent CDI in a professional capacity.
Stay current with advances in estimating technology and techniques.
Education/Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in construction or related field.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications with a strong attention to detail.
General understanding of project solicitations including competitive bids and value added preconstruction services.
Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative office environment.
Other Requirements: The ideal candidate is self-motivated, very organized, has strong communication skills, both verbally and written, is able to focus on completion of multiple concurrent responsibilities, and has the ability to work well in a fast-paced work environment.