Veliz Construction is looking for a construction estimator ready to join a highly demanding, fast-paced construction environment. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for construction and desire to learn and grow with our company. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in construction, be organized, motivated, detail-oriented and driven. We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a growing construction firm.

Description

• Self-motivated, organized team player with ability to work priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to participate in pursuit effort such as procurement strategy, proposals, budgets, bids, etc.
• Responsible for developing accurate and complete quantity surveys and pricing
• Perform comprehensive “bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
• Coordinate with operations staff to ensure that General Conditions and General Requirements items are properly addressed in the estimate
• Prepare bid forms and proposal packages
• Handle subcontractor and/or supplier solicitations and negotiations
• Present drafts of bids and/or proposals to senior management
• Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms and other bid solicitation information
• Review and/or manage the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids
• Assist in oversight of the historical cost database and estimating software
• Coordinate pass-off meetings between estimating and project management
• Participate in communication with clients during final negotiation
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps