EllisDon is a global construction services company that cares about only three things: maximizing the success of our clients, creating terrific opportunities for our employees, and demonstrating innovative leadership within our company. We have a fifty-eight year history of building and operating by a unique set of values: mutual trust, entrepreneurialism, and execution.
 
We believe it is through choice that people take advantage of the opportunities at EllisDon.  We are a company focused on continually searching out opportunities to make a difference, to become stronger, to stay a leader.

Estimator

 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work.

2. Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

3. Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

4. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

5. Support other department personnel as required may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.

6. May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.

7. Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

 

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

1. Educational requirements include a construction/engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.

2. Proficiency in department’s computer system and department software is necessary.

3. Ability to assume responsibility and to interface and communicate effectively with others, have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.

4. Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

 

EllisDon is an Equal Opportunity Employer