Project Estimator (admin)

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 Maintenance 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. The Maintenance Estimator will organize requests, communicate in a timely manner with the organizations clients and staff regarding estimates and proposals, ensure the scope of each project is completed within the proposed timeline with proposed profitability upon the onset of the project. The Maintenance Estimator is a key contributor to the team that ensures all communities are maximizing the use of company's maintenance staff as well as associated preferred vendors.

Daily tasks:

• Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction.
• Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting information.
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans.
• Develops bids for construction projects.
• 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

• Strong organizational acumen, proposal writing and math skills.
• Ability to navigate specifications and plans in detail.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.
• Knowledge of the latest building codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 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.