Estimator - Healthcare - Martin Harris Construction

Job Description

We are a large Commercial General Contractor seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual to join our Procurement Department as an Estimator for Healthcare Projects.

Attributes:

• Strategic approach to winning with creative planning and development experience
• Demonstrated team player with the ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere through the bidding process
• Ability to develop and maintain subcontractor relationships

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and outline project specifications.
• Discuss and establish bid strategies, concerns, and advantages. 
• Define major or priority subcontractors.
• Direct Plans Coordinators for vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination using SmartBidnet.
• Establish, write and review work scopes for subcontractors. 
• Conduct pre-bid meetings with MHC Operations personnel and Subcontractors as needed.
• Assist with operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination -Set-Up Bid Day Summaries and General Requirements Set up bid spreadsheets or conceptual spreadsheets to complete a bid.
• Accurately take-off as required for CSI Divisions 1-46
• Price items of both self-performed and sub-contracted work on a unit-priced basis.
• Utilize Subcontractor and Field Production Data to establish database pricing.
• Improve existing subcontractor relationships & get to know the subcontractors/suppliers.
• Monitor coverage with the Plans Coordinators and solicit new subcontractors to bid.
• Responsible for review and execution of bid forms, bid bonds, etc. on bid projects.
• Review estimates for accuracy, constructability and risks. 
• Rely on judgment and experience to plan and establish deadlines.
• Assist Estimating Department as needed to facilitate teamwork.

Qualifications

• Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures, technology, & programs within the construction field.
• A certain degree of creativity and innovation is required - out-plan your competition.
• Candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years' experience as an estimator in Healthcare Construction.
• Candidate should have experience with projects over $5 Million.
• Must be able to lead an estimate and take full charge of a Public Works or Private Client bid.
• Ability to use strategic and innovative methods to obtain sub coverage for bids, especially in new geographic areas.
• Experience with self-performance of concrete and carpentry highly desired.
• Must be able to schedule, be proficient in Timberline, DESTINI, OST, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (individual and family plans paid by company)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (paid by company)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Long-term and Short-tem Disability Insurance (paid by company)
• Supplemental Insurance

Company Description

Founded in 1976, Martin-Harris Construction (MHC) has grown to be the largest general contractor in Nevada with projects throughout the Southwest.

In response to our Clients’ needs for a multi-faceted contractor, we maintain dedicated talent and resources in a wide variety of industries, experience in all delivery methods, and with in-house, self-performance capabilities to augment projects when needed. This ensures that no matter the scope — from $10K emergency repairs to $100K tenant improvements and $10M renovations to $100M new builds — we have the resources and experience to consistently provide a certainty of delivery to achieve any project goal and build strong relationships with our Clients.

Martin-Harris is a relationship-driven firm founded on Core Values that have resulted in longstanding partnerships with Clients, Design Professionals and Subcontractors. Every MHC Associate strives to deliver more value and innovation to each of our Clients and projects. This desire to not only meet, but exceed expectations, is also rooted in our Core Values and built into our company culture. These ideals are the inspiration for our company motto: Discover Excellence.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Martin Harris is a zero tolerance and drug free environment. 

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Martin-Harris Construction.