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Construction Estimator

Employer:	First Finish, Inc.
Job Location:	Columbia , MD
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Industry Type:	General Contractors - Managers
Job Description:	OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibility will be estimating commercial construction projects from 500k to 15 mil. Full knowledge of CSI divisional cost codes and awareness of varying construction methods and building practices a must. Have the ability to read and understand blueprints and translate into accurate quantity takeoffs. Full knowledge of commercial budgeting and constructability analysis a plus. Must obtain strong ability to multitask; travel will be necessary for this position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Receive and log documents for various projects. Take off plans for all material quantities and labor associated with a job. Create subcontractor list for project and set up pre-bid site meeting if necessary. Schedule, coordinate, and assist with sub contractor site meetings. Create transmittals and distribute plans for subcontractors. Coordinate and upload .pdf files and .dwg files to FTP site. Receive RFI’s for scope of work from subcontractors and distribute to proper authorities for answers. Receive, interpret and process vendor and subcontractor RFI’s Create and/or review submittals and shop drawings, coordinate approval process. Coordinate with architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors on job scope and implementation. Ability to field measure for various products and materials prior to job start. Visit site for preliminary information gathering, i.e. photographs, existing conditions, size of electrical panels, ceiling heights etc. Assist in sourcing products and materials for various projects. Review, analyze and verify bids for accuracy with subcontractors and vendors Experience in estimating federal projects a plus. Timberline experience a plus. Five years of estimating experience a must! Must have detail oriented personality and must possess excellent communication and intrapersonal skills.
Company Description:	First Finish provides premiere renovation construction services for a full range of commercial projects including those specific to the hotel & lodging industry. We manage every aspect of a project from planning, construction, finishing, and installing FF&Es. But dont take our word for it, find out what our clients say, or download our complete project list.