Preconstruction Estimator

  • Location: Baldwin County, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1211
  • Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

FirstFour Staffing is assisting a client in their need for a PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR.

**This is an excellent direct hire opportunity offering great pay, career advancement and excellent working environment and culture

SUMMARY:  The Precon Estimator’s primary responsibility is to analyze and interpret project information in the assembly of budgets, bids, and proposals.

  • Evaluate bid requests.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates.
  • Input and adjust quantities with a high level of accuracy.
  • Review project documents.
  • Manage client relationships.
  • Ensure standards of quality and safety are adhered to

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Quantify material costs, man-power hourly costs, and sub buy-outs for assigned projects.
  • Lead team in the creation of proposals and bids.
  • Develop bid documents for each project.
  • Prepare detailed take-offs.
  • Present budget and value engineering ideas
  • Prepare detailed bid scopes
  • Manage bid list and coordinate with trade partners.
  • Review subcontractor submittals.
  • Assist with subcontractor buy-out.
  • Assemble quantities into project management tools with a high level of accuracy.
  • Work collaboratively with Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to phase assigned projects.
  • Participate in project team meetings, client meetings for duration of assigned projects.
  • Communicate with clients, fostering successful and on-going relations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Engineering, or related degree
  • Minimum 2 years of estimating experience, preferably in the construction industry.
  • Advanced math skills, ability to visualize in 2D and 3D, and an understanding of risk evaluation.
  • High level of fluency reading plans, specifications, and related project documents.
  • Technical Skills: Primavera 6, Building Connected, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Office

Superintendent

  • Location: Baldwin County, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1210
  • Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

FirstFour Staffing is partnered with a reputable construction organization that is seeking an experienced Superintendent to run million-dollar to multi-million-dollar construction projects in the South Alabama/ Gulf Coast area.

SUMMARY
The Superintendent is responsible for directing, coordinating, and exercising authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and completing assigned project and will direct activities of workers concerned with construction of buildings or other construction projects by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Schedule and direct Subcontractors in an efficient manner.
  • Organize and supervise labor force to achieve maximum productivity.
  • Have a thorough understanding of project drawings, specifications, bid packages, and Subcontractor scopes.
  • Assist the Project Manager to develop, review, maintain, and update construction schedules as required and implement recovery plans as needed. Maintain an updated schedule.
  • Lead weekly coordination meetings with Subcontractors.
  • Monitor on site construction to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
  • Recommend construction methods and assist Subcontractors in resolving field issues and implementing corrective measures.
  • Execute project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and in cooperation with Project Manager.
  • Ultimately responsible for safety and Employee/Subcontractor discipline on the project site.
  • Ultimately responsible for quality control on the project site.
  • Ensure equipment is properly maintained: rented or company owned.
  • Write daily reports based on input from Subcontractors.
  • Maintain accurate records of workforce, daily progress, weather, deliveries, and issues/discrepancies noted.
  • Maintain current as-built and record documents at all times.
  • Ensure accurate time sheets are kept for company labor force and turned into Accounting in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Project Manager with timely material procurement and manage on-site stored materials. Ensure copies of all receipts and delivery tickets are turned into Accounting in a timely manner.
  • Ensure Best Management Practices are installed and properly maintained.
  • Track, project and manage Company labor force within the project's budget.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of commercial construction
  • Current knowledge and ability to apply relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal documents
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Professional attitude and appearance
  • Willingness to travel at times preferred
  • Must be able to work in all types of weather and different work environments
  • Must be able to stand for long periods and work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to withstand all physical activities associated with construction sites, such as stand, crawl; climb ladders & stairs; balance; stoop and kneel; etc
  • Valid driver's license

BENEFITS: 

  • Competitive benefit and compensation package
  • Medical, dental, vision, life
  • 401(k)