Construction Estimator

Community Contractors, Inc. is a General Contractor/Construction Manager located in Grand Forks, ND. We are looking to hire an experienced Construction Estimator. Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision in the construction industry? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Estimator to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a keen eye for detail, we invite you to contribute to our continued growth and success.

As an estimator you will be responsible for reviewing plans and specifications to determine labor and material requirements. You would be responsible for completing the full take-off, estimating all aspects of project costs and reviewing and analyzing subcontractor quotes. Will need to understand and know the scope of a project.

Responsibilities: Work closely with estimators, project managers, architects, and others in a design/ build, team environment pursuing projects and responding to RFP’s.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, owners, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bid solicitation.
• Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and other criteria to provide detailed estimates and back-up.
• Utilize company approved costing methodology, data, and systems to present estimate results in a detailed breakdown format suitable for use by the project manager and the project team.
• Prepare detailed quantity lists and take-offs.
• Maintain knowledge of pricing, construability, schedules, and typical construction details.
• Maintain and develop historical cost databases including information on vendors, subcontracts, suppliers, self-performance production rates and other factors that are used in developing conceptual, DD and CD estimates.

Qualifications: Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant experience, ideally within a commercial construction environment. (drafting, material take offs, measuring/calculating square footage, reading blueprints, etc.)
• Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be proactive and skilled in detailed follow-up.
• Flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem-solving.
• A desire for continuous improvement and close collaboration
• Outstanding interpersonal skills coupled with strong written and oral communication skills are desired. An ability to interact with Clients on a professional and representative manner is a must.

Pay depends on applicant’s experience.

We invest in our employees by providing the following benefits:

• 401K retirement plan with a company match
• Health Care Plan (employee paid 100%), life insurance and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits, such as Short & Long Term, Dental, Accident, Hospital and Cancer.
• Vacation time and Paid Holiday’s

Serious inquiries only please call 701.203.4588.

All inquiries are kept confidential.

Community Contractors, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We do not discriminate on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees; nor in determining their rank, or the compensation or fringe benefits.

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