Construction Estimator Salary in Minneapolis, MN

Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirementsPrepare work to be estimated by gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documentsResolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing informationPresent prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive informationPrepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trendsPerform conceptual, schematic, and design development budgetsReview plans for consistency and accuracyManage all levels of take-offs while applying unit pricesCollaborate with others on the preconstruction team to successfully bid jobsDevelop into a leader within the estimating teamMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.BS Degree in Construction Management or related field4+ years of estimating or commercial construction management experienceAbility to read plans and specifications and perform quantity surveys.Understanding of Construction Systems and CSI codes.Excellent organizational skillsProficient time management skills with ability to navigate multiple estimate opportunitiesProficient with various modern technology platformsUnderstanding of industry terminologyAbility to approach challenges with a problem solving & analytic approachAbility to develop basic value engineering optionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsTeam oriented; flexible; reliable; professional; enjoys new challengesWillingness to develop relationships with subcontractors, clients, architects and engineers

Requisition ID: 171819Job Level: Mid LevelHome District/Group: Cherne DistrictDepartment: EstimatingMarket: IndustrialEmployment Type: Full TimePosition OverviewPosition OverviewThe Estimator is responsible for material takeoffs, cost analysis, preparation, and presentation of discipline estimates for large and complex projects. The position also involves the maintenance of historical databases while assisting in the development of department procedures. The targeted markets include but are not limited to industrial and OGC contracts.District OverviewCherne Contracting is one of Kiewit's oldest districts. Founded in 1916. Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within the oil, gas and chemical sectors. Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges, but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization.LocationOne of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.This position is in Minneapolis, Minnesota; with travel potentially up to 25%.ResponsibilitiesProvide/coordinate full estimating services on large complex OGC, & Heavy Industrial projects focusing on mechanical, structural, and piping. Required to develop project estimates requiring bid information. Prepare estimates to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced, and included in the estimate summaries. Revenue, cost, and cash flow managementPermanent design management and quality control.Project closeout.Assist in Operations planning.Other duties will include performing site visits, job cost projections/audits and constructability studies.Administer contracts and subcontracts.Perform scheduling of the project.Qualifications Ability to travel and relocate as needed. Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering. Experience interacting with engineers and other interdisciplinary teams. Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, andcontract documents. Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity. Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives. Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. Working Conditions may be fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively; regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.Other Requirements:Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timelyCommunicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Brin Glass Company is searching for a Sales Estimator to support our Contract Glazing teams - hybrid position supporting work all over Minnesota! What makes Brin unique? Brin Glass Company has experts at every stage of the glass lifecycle, including design, fabrication, distribution, installation, and service. With 5 divisions across the state of Minnesota, Brin provides unique opportunities for collaboration and career development. As a privately held ESOP company, Brin offers incredible benefits and a unique employee-owned culture focused on living our core values every day: We Show Up. We Bring It. We Do It Right. Brin invites you to consider investing your strengths here. What We Offer: Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance Flex Benefits - including Medical Expense and Dependent Care 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Ownership Program - an incredible wealth building opportunity! Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Educational Assistance Career development and advancement opportunities Job Purpose: This position will work closely with external clients such as Construction Managers, General Contractors, and Architectural Design Teams to establish project costing for contract sales. This individual will build diverse experience in the areas of document review and scope selection, relationship building and client development, building envelope integration and construction sequencing, vendor management, contract procurement and negotiation, document control and other essential functions of the sales process. This candidate will be enabled to grow and play a vital role in the company's success. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop strong relationships, ensure close collaboration and communication with owners, decision makers, construction managers, architects, engineers, and other external customers critical to a project's success. Create and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors and vendors; treat them fairly and professionally in all interactions while setting an example for others to do the same. Discover opportunities through relationship building and networking with clients. Accurately define work scopes and create material budgets, labor budgets, define lead times, costing allowances and contingencies. Develop scope of work proposal offers for all phases of project implementation (schematic design through guaranteed maximum price deliveries). Provide best-in-class client experience: Present meaningful contributions to the design-assistance process, innovative value engineering solutions, comprehensive pre-construction project assistance, concise and articulate collaborative interactions. Adhere to and promote risk management and safety policies and procedures in order to create partnerships with the Project Managers and Superintendents while ensuring compliance. Manage the project transition to the Operations Department effectively. Maintain ongoing support to the Operations Department for contract sales.

Self-Perform:Prepares accurate takeoffs for self-perform work to increase the probability of providing profitable work Quantifies concrete, masonry, demotion and carpentry using 2D or 3D estimating software.Prices labor, material and equipment using historic data, past experience, supplier and rental firm pricing.Leverages supplier relationships to win profitable Self Perform work.Leads the Self-Perform "SOP" Standard Operating Procedures in a team environment with both operations and site staff.Hard Bid / Negotiated Projects:Prepares accurate estimates for project Hard Bids to secure profitable workLeverages subcontractor relationships Completes accurate cost analyses to include equipment, general conditions, materials and labor.Develops accurate project schedules with senior level operations and preconstruction staff on hard bid projects.Reviews project schedules completed by operations on negotiated projects.Works with Estimating and Operation departments on analyzing bids on bid day.Completes subcontractor solicitation in a professional manner to meet goals for winning profitable new work.Works with senior level estimating staff to successfully pursue negotiated projects.Develops accurate quantity takeoff and cost models using 2D and 3D software.Prepares documentation for each milestone estimate.Works closely with Operations and senior level estimators on subcontractor analysis and buyout processes on negotiated projects.Prepares accurate cost models from conceptual documents through GMP documents for review by senior level operations and preconstruction staff.Attends interviews on project pursuits.Identifies and communicates opportunities to enhance projects.Helps with developing the "Means and Methods" of construction that will be used to construct the project.Works with senior level staff on General and Special Condition requirements needed on our projects.Reviews all Front-End Specifications and Scopes of Work completed by operations staff on negotiated and hard bid projects.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field7+ years of commercial construction experienceStrong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills in a cross functional environment Individual must be collaborative and positiveHighly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task

Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred8+ years of estimating experience preferredCommercial construction estimating experience requiredExperience with conceptual estimating is a plus

Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field5 years of commercial construction experienceStrong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills in a cross functional environmentIndividual must be collaborative and positiveHighly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task

Summary:Greiner Construction is full-service commercial general contractor providing services to a wide ranging client base. We are looking for Multi Family Estimator / Pre-Construction services strength and a Corporate Workplace, Private Education, , Building Repurposing, Hospitality and Healthcare/Wellness in the Midwest looking for construction services that value relationships.Responsibilities, at a minimum:Determine scope and perform quantity takeoffs for construction trades including but not limited to: demolition, earthwork, concrete, masonry, steel, carpentry, finishes, mechanical and electrical.• Assist with pricing labor, material and equipment using historic data, past-experience, subcontractor, supplier and rental firm pricing.• Prepare accurate estimates with a focus on large projects including but not limited multi-housing, historic repurpose, additions and at times small projects.• Prepare cost analysis to include equipment, general conditions, materials and labor under the leadership of senior estimating staff.• Subcontractor solicitation confirmation of participation.• Work closely with operations and senior level estimators on subcontractor analysis and buyout processes on negotiated projects.• Develop and execute plans to continuously improve subcontractor relationships.• Keep senior level estimators informed of key issues/opportunities that impact project success.• Identify training and/or development opportunities that will assist them in achieving enhanced job performance and/or career objectives.• Respond to and complete all other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned• Maintain vendor databaseEducation and Experience:• A 4-year degree or industry equivalency in architecture, engineering or construction is desired• Minimum 3-10 years of direct construction experience is preferred• Ability to budget projects with minimal vendor involvement• Strong understanding of historical cost data• Strong communication and documentation skills• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems• Capable of initiating and coordinating activities independently• Positively represent Greiner Construction's brand and develop strong relationships with customers and team members• Must be team-oriented and flexible in assuming new responsibilities as they arise• Proficiency in MS Office software; Word, Excel, Project

Role responsibilities:Do you have experience working in a design/build remodeling company and a knowledge of the whole remodeling process? Castle is looking for an Estimator that helps our design team with estimates and finalizing pricing before contract presentation. You will be vital support to Castle's amazing designers and help to ensure Castle's projects are estimated correctly. This position does some budget analysis when prospective clients send in plans and assists designers with cabinet reviews and orders. Estimatingo Budget Analysis - Review for designers when complicated or questions. o Budget Analysis - Train newer employees on how to use Estimator Excel spreadsheet. o Manage Price lists - Organize and analyze and determine what master estimator updates are needed. o Final Pricing - Work with designers and manage the [email protected] email address. With all bids that come in save/enter/read through to reconcile against scope. Look for missing items in scope. o Final Pricing - Review material estimates (for cabinets and other materials in the scope - look up tile costs, things that will be purchased on-line, etc.o Website estimates - Annually update all projects on website with new pricing and PDF. Oversee Design Assistant who creates kitchen and bath estimates. o Work with Design Team to be a valuable resource to help the team reach it's annual sales goal. Cabinetso Work with online cabinet pricing software (Crystal cabinets) to create an estimate. o Review final order once job sells and Designer/PM provides me with measurements.o Train new designers on crystal cabinet overview - pdf and Work Bench software and where to watch videos o Complete special requests for cabinet pricing when not standard. Qualifications/skills:A basic understanding of the processes of design, construction, and residential remodeling.Detail oriented, organized, efficient, flexible, excellent communicator. Can do attitude.An ability to manage multiple projects and work with various employees simultaneously.Experience making selections with clients and ordering materials preferred.Normal M-F, 8-5 business hoursThis is a office/remote hybrid position. Can expect a mix of working from home/remotely and traveling between various showrooms.You will be reimbursed for mileage with some restrictions.Benefits: Flexible schedule and generous vacation, 401k company match, health/dental/life insurance.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $75,000 - $90,000Company Highlights:Castle Building & Remodeling, Inc. is a professional design/ remodeling company that specializes in residential remodeling and focuses on providing the best overall value. Castle is a second-generation family business with over 4,000 past clients. Our unique design studios in Golden Valley, South & Northeast Minneapolis as well as St. Paul's Highland Park allow Castle's interior designers to help ensure steady sales and work for our crews year-round. Our detailed specifications and comprehensive planning process allow us to guarantee a favorable experience to our clients and give you clear direction in your work. Our goal is to plan every project well and ensure there are no unforeseen costs to clients and to finish by a guaranteed completion date. We also stand behind our work, offering clients a lifetime warranty.Visit us at http://www.castlebri.com/ to learn more.

Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, and marketing presentations as requested.Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of certain sections and reviewing vendor quotations.Review and incorporate historical data from prior projects as required.Interface with Owner, A/E and /or subcontractors to provide accurate cost estimates.Prepare conceptual estimates as needed by our clientsParticipate in plan review and estimating reviews for prospective projects.Understanding of construction specifications and blueprint reading.Responsible for soliciting subcontractors/suppliers to ensure proper coverage.Utilize and complete the subcontractor pre-qualification.Identify and distribute documents to interested bidders.Leadership during the design process through a design-assist process, value engineering opportunities, alternates and material replacements, new techniques/ideas/products, and subcontractor relationships.Lead efforts to secure long lead subcontractors and materialsWork with Cities and Municipalities to identify and procure required permits.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.BA/BS degree construction management, engineering, or 5+ year(s) experience in the estimating or project management field.Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.Ground up project knowledge and experience preferredProficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, MS ProjectAbility to work in a team environmentInteresting in mentorship opportunityQuantity takeoff and cost estimate experience

Self-Perform:Prepares accurate takeoffs for self-perform work to increase the probability of providing profitable workQuantifies concrete, masonry, demotion and carpentry using 2D or 3D estimating software.Prices labor, material and equipment using historic data, past experience, supplier and rental firm pricing.Leverages supplier relationships to win profitable Self Perform work.Leads the Self-Perform "SOP" Standard Operating Procedures in a team environment with both operations and site staff.Hard Bid / Negotiated Projects:Prepares accurate estimates for project Hard Bids to secure profitable workLeverages subcontractor relationshipsCompletes accurate cost analyses to include equipment, general conditions, materials and labor.Develops accurate project schedules with senior level operations and preconstruction staff on hard bid projects.Reviews project schedules completed by operations on negotiated projects.Works with Estimating and Operation departments on analyzing bids on bid day.Completes subcontractor solicitation in a professional manner to meet goals for winning profitable new work.Works with senior level estimating staff to successfully pursue negotiated projects.Develops accurate quantity takeoff and cost models using 2D and 3D software.Prepares documentation for each milestone estimate.Works closely with Operations and senior level estimators on subcontractor analysis and buyout processes on negotiated projects.Prepares accurate cost models from conceptual documents through GMP documents for review by senior level operations and preconstruction staff.Attends interviews on project pursuits.Identifies and communicates opportunities to enhance projects.Helps with developing the "Means and Methods" of construction that will be used to construct the project.Works with senior level staff on General and Special Condition requirements needed on our projects.Reviews all Front-End Specifications and Scopes of Work completed by operations staff on negotiated and hard bid projects.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field7+ years of commercial construction experienceStrong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills in a cross functional environmentIndividual must be collaborative and positiveHighly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task