Construction Estimator

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

The Estimator is in charge of processing requests for proposals (RFP's)from community managers related to repairs and maintenance projects for HOA communities, Condominiums of all types and their associated infrastructures.

This role is also responsible for organizing requests and timely communication with the organizations clients and staff regarding estimates and proposals. Additionally, the Estimator will ensure the scope of each project is completed within the proposed timeline with proposed profitability upon the onset of the project.

The Estimator is a key contributor to the team that ensuresall communities are maximizing the use of company's maintenance staff as well as associated preferred vendors. This position is also responsible for ensuring strict adherence to the organization's safety standards and regulations as well as leading the way in the prevention of workplace accidents.

Construction Estimator Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications.
• Evaluates offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
• Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting information.
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans.
• Develops bids for construction projects.
• Works closely with architects, engineers and other professionals.
• Schedules meetings with clients, site managers, staff and contractors.
• Navigates and understands building codes.
• Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
• Monitors construction processes.
• Stays current on safety codes and improvements in construction.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong organizational acumen, proposal writing and math skills
• Ability to navigate specifications and plans in detail
• Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once
• Knowledge of the latest building codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, architecture, or a similar field is preferred
• Course work certificate in general construction, roofing, electrical, plumbing or mechanical
• At least 3-5 years of related experience is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, Excel and email preferably Outlook
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.