Easton Companies Hiring for Estimator – Construction Job at Bozeman, MT Full Time

Easton Companies is a growing company, looking for motivated individuals who will be successful and contribute to the collective companies’ growth and pursuit of excellence. We seek individuals who are willing to take the steps necessary to achieve goals and be responsible for their role and actions as part of the team. We seek those who reject average and seek ways to become part of solutions.

The position of Estimator offers individuals the opportunity for future advancement to positions within Easton Companies. Starting wage is dependent on experience.

As an Estimator; Primary in all things bid related. Be an integral team member; someone the operations can rely on to be on time, ready to work and to assist in whatever capacity is needed. Bid specific jobs, quantify work involved, obtain material quotes and provide the Easton Companies with quantities, summaries, scope letter, and a written summary of the job including areas of potential problems and risk.

Role and Responsibilities
The Estimator will be a part of the Estimating Divisi0n and will bid specific jobs, quantify work involved, obtain material quotes and provide the Easton Companies with quantities, summaries, scope letter, and a written summary of the job including areas of potential problems and risk.

Essential Functions:

• Correctly read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Obtain specs, takeoff requirements and materials quotes. To complete the “Bid Package” requirements, the candidate will request Sub Contractor quotes, and Bond requests.
• Provide timely and accurate take off details, take off summary, list of unique/risk items, costs related to materials, subs, travel, and any scope documentation.

• Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Set the bid price, sendiong the bid/scope to the ECI customer, and logging the bid.
• Bid follow up; Assist accounting with billing

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: Degree in construction management or project management preferred. 2+ years concrete estimating/field experience preferred. Must have advanced ability to read plans.

Experience: Understanding of estimating software, building methods, and foundation construction. Software: Microsoft Word & Excel (strong skills), ProCore, BlueBeam and On Screen Take-Off
Skills/Core Knowledge
General:

Candidate must have strong math and analytical skills, as well as an eye for detail. Candidate can read and understand blueprints, contracts and scopes of work. Able to oversee the budgeting and financing on a project and ensure that costs submitted by sub-contractors are accurate.

Customer Service Skills: Candidate must have outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to relate well to the public, in person and on the telephone. Candidate must be pleasant, diplomatic, tactful, discreet, flexible, resourceful, dependable, well-organized, friendly, emotionally mature and professional.

Computer Skills: Must have an understanding of computers, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs. Candidate must be comfortable sending, receiving and attaching large drawing files using email or file transfer programs. Candidate must have a basic understanding and competency for using take off programs.

Working Conditions Desk will be provided. Break room and bathroom supplied. Dress and presentation should be representative for the position; business casual, jeans acceptable.

Easton Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Easton Companies has been operating in the Bozeman/Gallatin Valley area since 2002 and offers a benefit package including health insurance, 401K and paid vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bozeman, MT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 2 years (Required)
• Concrete Experience (Field): 2 years (Preferred)
• Blueprint reading: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location