Estimator, Liberty

The Estimator is responsible for collaborating with project managers, estimators, customers, and Director, Field Operations to come up with viable job quantities and productions. The Estimator serves as a valuable resource for establishing a clearly defined labor and material breakdown of a specified scope of work. Specified scopes of work will include Divisions 8, 9, 10 and other heavy Carpentry scopes with the ability to provide take-offs and breakdowns of labor and material.  The Estimator will be asked to coordinate with other departments to ensure that a full-service package quote is provided to the client.  This position may require Project Management of select scopes based on schedule and availability.

This individual must be an exceptionally strong leader, communicator and advocate for team collaboration, innovation, and must have the ability to lead, manage, cultivate and mentor team members to promote their professional growth.  Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time, formulate and execute strategies and coordinate with other managers. Research and develop new designs and products proposing complex solutions to solve customer needs.  Must have exceptional foresight and great communication skills, working knowledge of hoist and scaffold regulations and manufacturer guidelines.   

Overall Focus:

• Maintains and promotes strict adherence to company standards as related to estimating and project management.
• Occasionally carry out procurement of materials and organize site labor with Director of Field Operations
• Utilize Bluebeam, OST, Procore and other programs to develop quantity takeoffs with attention to specification details.
• Solicits, qualifies and negotiates quotes with various vendors to obtain the most economical cost for supplies, equipment and sub-contractor labor.
• Provides customer service, coordination and management to both clients and Liberty employees throughout the duration of awarded projects for items such as scope, contract reviews, material/supply procurement, submittals, change orders, field coordination, progress billing, project close-out tasks, mentoring and training.
• Remain objective and act decisively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Identify potential problems determine alternatives and implement effective solutions
• Must be able to conceptualize job conditions and utilize project documents(plans and specs) and recommend effective concepts.
• Analyzes the success of projects upon completion and identified methods and strategies for future estimating or execution improvement.
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Solicits work from repeat clients as well as aid in the sales effort to bring in new business
• Ensure corporate vision and strategies are communicated to Project Managers
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.
• Project Management duties on awarded scopes may be required based on schedule and scope. Estimator must be willing to perform Project Management tasks if needed

Work Acquisition:

• Identify and cultivate ideas to help the team execute projects in a safe manner
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Contributes to implementing standards and best practices aimed at increasing efficiency, productivity and safety of all office and or field staff.
• Transitions awarded projects to project management and accounting by creating budgets, schedule of values, schedules, and conducting “hand off” meetings to other team members, etc.
• Develop relationships with clients, have the pulse of existing and new cutting-edge ideas.
• Recommend operational improvements to the Regional Managers.
• Ensure client satisfaction through formal and informal (client interaction, community events, etc.) channels.
• Actively participate in industry events and associations.

Preconstruction:

• Coordinate and develop with customer estimating team best practices and quote package to service site needs.
• Oversee preconstruction efforts with team leaders on a national level.
• Develop and submit ideas to successfully complete projects.
• Work with teams during the advanced stages of projects to keep Liberty ahead of the teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Commercial business development and operations experience in the construction industry ideally within assigned regions and Divisions 8, 9, 10 and Carpentry Scopes.
• A deep understanding of the business of the clients
• Highly positive outlook, flexible, team building experience.
• Must possess Liberty’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Caring and Professionalism
• Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an eye for detail.
• Outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

General Office working conditions.  Some construction jobsite and warehouse conditions, which include exposure to high temperatures; cool/cold temperatures; weather conditions, and loud noises.  Job site walking.

Liberty provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Liberty will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Liberty , or anyone working on behalf of Liberty.