Estimator (Lexington)

Thank you for your interest in the Estimator position with Calhoun Construction Services. Please apply here or email RecruitingTeam@CalhounConstructs.com

1. Review, create, submit quality estimates with detailed proposals
2. Prepare high level quantity and manpower take-offs
3. Prospect and procure new opportunities for bid
4. Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects
5. Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, jobsite walk-throughs, bids, and coordination meetings
6. Must maintain an extremely professional working relationship with clients, subcontractors, and peers
7. Other duties as assigned

1. 1-5 years experience as a commercial construction estimator
2. Desire and determination to succeed
3. Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and years of experience
4. Experience with conceptual and schematic design budgeting
5. Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff preferred
6. Knowledge of construction processes and terminology
7. Ability to read and understand blueprints
8. Excellent math skills
9. Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to manage multiple commercial construction projects is required
10. Ability to fully understand plans and specifications
11. Excellent communication skills; both internal and external
12. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team work environment

Calhoun is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin or any other protected class.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.