Estimator Construction

Portland, OR, United States

Job DescriptionJob Description

Lorentz Bruun Construction has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Estimator to join our growing team. If you are an analytical and tech-savvy individual with strong business development skills and experience in commercial construction estimating, we want to hear from you!

Joining the Lorentz Bruun Construction team means that you will play a meaningful role in continuing to build on the legacy of one of Oregon’s longest continually operating construction companies (CCB #33). As a third-generation family-owned company, we value our relationships with both our clients and our team members – our generations of success are a result of these relationships. LBC has built a culture of transparency, integrity, and building success through high quality service. Our commitment to our team has been evidenced year over year as a top 10 company to work for within the Oregon Business Top 100 Companies to Work for in Oregon list. It is our goal to add a team member who aligns with our company values and will come to work each morning excited to make a difference.

Position Overview

Our Construction Estimator will contribute to pre-construction cost control functions on multiple commercial construction projects of varying sizes and complexity. Our Estimator will create and track subcontractor scopes of work and be responsible for the completion of estimates, value / cost analysis, and comparison reports based on historical data and local market conditions. The ideal candidate will have the ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships, produce highly accurate work in a timely manner, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates.

Assemble conceptual budgets and estimates for pre-construction – on projects of varying size and complexity – for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.

Create and track subcontractor scopes of work.

Ensure subcontractor bids are received and evaluate bids for completeness. Work with the pre-construction and project management teams to follow up on bids and budgets to close business.

Perform quantity take offs with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actuals costs. Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

Develop and maintain a directory of suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors as well as procurement strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or 5 years of equivalent experience in commercial construction estimating.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction costs, estimating, and engineering principals and techniques, as well as construction accounting principles.

Thorough knowledge and experience in conceptual budgeting for varied building systems (site, structural, interior systems, MEP systems, etc.).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal – including the ability to effectively communicate with the design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the general and subcontract documents, construction drawings and specifications, blueprints, construction means, methods and materials.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to utilize subcontractor database software.

Excellent time-management skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines for pre-construction deliverables.

Benefits

At LBC, we trust our employees to do the jobs they are hired to do, value their contributions, and strive to provide a great place to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience); medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401K.

Company DescriptionEstablished in 1946, Lorentz Bruun Construction has maintained a reputation for building quality construction and relationships in the market. As a third-generation, family-owned general contractor, we continue to exceed our clients' expectations with our innovation, responsiveness, talented team members, and progressive attitude. We support the development needs of our clients by providing delivery methods such as design/build, general contracting, and construction management. Our goal is to provide clients with a predictable building solution that saves time and money.

We strive to not only meet, but exceed our clients expectations and that starts by creating an internal culture that understands and believes in the company mission and vision. This is one of the driving forces behind our company recently being honored as one of the Top 100 Companies in Oregon, one of the Top 100 Greenest Companies in Oregon from Oregon Business and the Best General Contractor at the DJC Reader Rankings.Company DescriptionEstablished in 1946, Lorentz Bruun Construction has maintained a reputation for building quality construction and relationships in the market. As a third-generation, family-owned general contractor, we continue to exceed our clients' expectations with our innovation, responsiveness, talented team members, and progressive attitude. We support the development needs of our clients by providing delivery methods such as design/build, general contracting, and construction management. Our goal is to provide clients with a predictable building solution that saves time and money. \r\rWe strive to not only meet, but exceed our clients expectations and that starts by creating an internal culture that understands and believes in the company mission and vision. This is one of the driving forces behind our company recently being honored as one of the Top 100 Companies in Oregon, one of the Top 100 Greenest Companies in Oregon from Oregon Business and the Best General Contractor at the DJC Reader Rankings.

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