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Construction Estimator, Palmer Residential General Contractor (Palmer, Wasilla, Anch)
Denoncour Construction, LLC
compensation:
$80,000 - $120,000 yearly
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Construction Estimator
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Residential Remodeling & New Construction
Palmer / Mat-Su Valley, Alaska
We’re a Palmer based, professional, residential construction company specializing in remodels, renovations, and new construction. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, clean jobsites, and running an organized operation.
We aim to employ only highly motivated team members where overall quality and pride in our work are the key factors to providing this service. We value positive customer experience, honesty, improvement/growth and job satisfaction.
We’re hiring an experienced Construction Estimator with strong residential construction knowledge who can develop complete and accurate estimates for remodeling and new construction projects.
We enjoy our work and our lives!
Growth Opportunity
This position has a clear path forward within the company. Strong performers can grow into:
Senior Estimator
Management/leadership responsibilities
We’re looking for someone who wants a future, not just a job. Someone who supports the company and expects to be supported by the company.
Who Will Succeed Here
The right person:
Has 5+ years of construction industry experience
Has 3+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, or project management experience
Has strong residential construction knowledge
Has experience estimating remodels, additions, new homes, garages/shops, or similar projects
Understands construction methods, materials, sequencing, and labor requirements
Can read and interpret architectural plans, structural drawings, engineering details, and specifications
Can identify missing scope and potential problems before they become problems in the field
Understands labor productivity and can accurately estimate labor hours
Is organized and detail-oriented
Works well independently and as part of a team
Is solution-oriented
Communicates clearly and professionally
Looks out for the success of the company, not just their own responsibilities
Takes feedback well and continually improves
Is honest, dependable, and professional
We run a professional shop. Accountability matters.
Type of Work
65% remodels & renovations
25% residential new construction
10% punch list & service work
Our crew’s skillset is carpentry
PRIMARY FOCUS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Review project plans, specifications, engineering, photos, and other project information
Attend project site visits and document existing conditions
Take accurate field measurements when needed
Identify questions, missing information, scope gaps, and potential construction challenges
Perform detailed material and quantity takeoffs
Develop realistic labor-hour estimates
Obtain and verify current material and supplier pricing
Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and obtain subcontractor pricing
Review subcontractor bids for missing scope, exclusions, overlaps, and allowances
Estimate equipment, disposal, delivery, mobilization, and other project costs
Develop complete project estimates
Prepare clear scopes of work, allowances, exclusions, and qualifications
Assist in preparing client proposals
Estimate change orders and additional work
Review previous estimates against actual job costs to improve future estimating accuracy
Assist with material takeoffs and ordering after projects are sold
Assist with subcontractor scheduling and project planning
Assist with construction schedules and material lead-time planning
Prepare complete estimating information for handoff to the production team
Maintain organized and accurate project and estimating records
Communicate problems and questions clearly
See estimates and assigned tasks through to completion
Take interest in the overall success and profitability of each project
Customer communication
Schedule & Pay
$80,000 - $120,000 yearly
4-week performance review, with opportunity to increase pay.
Full-time, year-round position
Monday–Friday
Primarily office-based with regular project site visits
Flexible hours when needed
Occasional overtime as needed
Work area includes the Mat-Su and Anchorage
Pay based on experience
Paid time off available
Requirements
5+ years construction industry experience
3+ years construction estimating, preconstruction, or relevant project management experience
Strong knowledge of residential construction
Experience independently developing construction estimates
Ability to read plans, specifications, and engineering documents
Experience performing material and quantity takeoffs
Strong understanding of labor estimating and construction productivity
Understanding of material, labor, subcontractor, equipment, and project costs
Understanding of overhead, markup, gross margin, allowances, contingencies, and job costing
Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers
Strong computer skills
Experience with spreadsheets and construction estimating/takeoff software
Alaska construction experience preferred
Field construction experience preferred
Reliable personal vehicle
Clean driving record
Smartphone and ability to use it for work
References required
No criminal record
How to Apply
Please visit our website, www.dconak.com and click the job ad in the employment opportunities section.
Include:
Résumé
A summary of your construction and estimating experience and a little about yourself
Examples of the types and sizes of projects you have estimated
Construction and estimating software you have experience using
A short note on why you’re interested in this role
And most importantly, your favorite ice cream flavor.
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