Estimator - Wood Partners

ESTIMATOR

SUMMARY

The Estimator will provide technical support for the Construction and Development groups. The Estimator will report to the Chief Estimator and will help maintain a relationship with Development and the project construction team. Having general construction knowledge with the ability to read construction drawings will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver accurate quantity take-offs on all projects.
• Assess and determine efficient site conditions by cut-fill analysis.
• Review all due-diligence information and analyze its effect on project budgets.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope of work.
• Analyze trade quotes through Bid Form evaluations to secure budget control.
• Manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs database.
• Examine market-pricing trends.
• Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for Development and the project construction team.
• Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans/estimates/schedules.
• Participate in budget reviews.
• Maintain all Preconstruction Services reports.
• Help PM with review of construction drawings.
• Monitor project and revise quantity take-offs for changes to original construction drawings and scope of work.
• Log in shop drawings and revised construction drawings.
• Distribute revised drawings.
• Visit job site periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction procedures.
• Analyze subcontractor performance and update subcontractor database.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required; college degree in Construction Management preferred
• 3-5 years construction experience required
• Multifamily construction experience preferred
• 2 years estimating experience required
• Certification in Estimating and/or Construction a plus

SKILLS

• Experience with computer programs including Excel, Word, and OST
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated, proactive team player
• Ability to meet deadlines

BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary with attractive bonus potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term
• 401(k) with competitive company contributions
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday Pay
• 10+ corporate holidays
• Company observes winter break the last week of December
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Enhanced Employee Assistance program
• Wellable Fitness Program

ABOUT WOOD PARTNERS

Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.5 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. They employ a “flat” organizational structure and empower each office to make their own decisions based on local market knowledge and experience. For more information, visit woodpartners.com.