Job Description
Job Description
Salary : salaried / exempt
noOld Dominion Firestopping is looking for an entry level Estimator to join our Preconstruction Team in Nashville, TN.
Job Summary : The Takeoff Engineer assists the estimating team with all aspects of the bidding process including estimating, start- up, running and close out of all projects.
They review project documents and specifications, establish pricing for assigned projects, provide take-offs, manage customer and supplier information, review and updates project logs, and provide other critical support to the estimating team.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
- Conduct pre-bid document review by reading and interpreting project specifications and documents
- Use take-off software to generate quality project take-offs
- Double check estimates
- Create and maintain estimating and project logs with key deliverables and due dates
- Request and verify quotes from suppliers and others to identify accurate costs in accordance with the scope of work
- Track and update customer and supplier information, and manage local database
- Assist and support estimators in the bid process
- Deliver bids and other time sensitive documents, as needed, to the project owner and others
- Review purchase orders and change orders, and costs changes
- Communicate effectively with general contractors, owners, suppliers, and other customers and team members
- Collect, analyze, and communicate information, data, and trends as needed by the estimating team for reporting purposes
- Filing, organizing, scanning, and other administrative tasks
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of academic and work experience in the construction industry.
- Working knowledge of commercial construction processes and costs
- Ability to read, understand, and navigate construction blueprints, plans, and project specifications
- Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and other trade partners
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Highly organized and detail-orientated
- Team-oriented
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other computer applications
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Previous experience using onscreen take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam)
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following :
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb
- Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed
- Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and / or through online / video
- Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
- Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs
Please note : We do not sponsor work visas.