Construction Estimator – Toledo, OH

Overview - 100% Employee-Owned Company

For more than 40 years, The Douglas Company has been controlling risk for our clients and partners while creating environments that enhance people’s lives. We are committed to the highest level of value to our clients and our associates. We specialize in senior living and multi-family design and construction. With offices in the Midwest and Southeast, The Douglas Company builds projects throughout the eastern half of the United States. In order to build great projects, we hire great people. Our Associates take great pride in knowing that the projects we build help people live grow and heal. With rewarding projects, competitive wages, and a great workplace atmosphere, The Douglas Company is the place for you to succeed.

Position Description

The Estimating Coordinator gathers, calculates, and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, preparing routine estimates under general supervision. Maintains current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact, written materials, price lists, etc.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

· Create and develop quantity take-offs

· Seek competitive pricing from subcontractors and materials providers

· Determine pricing for both internal and rough estimates based on subcontractor input

· Assemble bids and create rough and firm estimates based on project deliverables

· Conduct and prepare job site assessments

· Expertise-based problem solving

· Obtain required permitting and documentation

· Presentation of estimates to clients

· Turn over job to construction operations team

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering Technology)
• Preferably seeking someone with experience estimating in the construction management industry
• Understanding of construction materials and processes
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Roctek software preferred

Additional Information

Competitive salary, benefits, and financial incentives are offered. Work may include up to 20% travel.

The Douglas Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status height weigh or marital status. For more information follow us on:

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