COMPANY OVERVIEW
Corval Group - headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota - is a fully integrated construction, fabrication and business solutions company with nearly 100 years of experience. Building confidence in our client relationships through the talent of our employees has led Corval to be a leader in the construction industry. We are proud of our industry leading record in safety and the investment we make in our employees to stay safe and to continue to advance. As a family-owned company, working at Corval Group is challenging, exciting and rewarding._ _
SUMMARY
The Estimator will work with senior-level Estimators to analyze bid documents and conditions to prepare accurate job costs for projects; verify costs with suppliers, labor, and subcontractors; and coordinate turnover efforts with the project manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles or processes. May specialize according to particular service preformed.
- Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
- Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
- Consult with vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs.
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Coordinate with projects managers and other relevant company staff.
- Schedule incoming quotes from subcontractors and material and equipment suppliers, hold turnover meetings on successful bids, and meet bid delivery dates.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS
- Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related preferred
- Three to five years of experience in construction or related field
- Detail oriented with the ability to multitask
- Ability to interact effectively with others, both within and outside of the organization
- Strong analytic skills and financial analysis skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge of estimating software a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to travel to job sites 20% of the time.
Required Experience