Estimator (Portland)

Division: OregonProject Location(s): Portland, OR 97205 USAMinimum Years Experience:Travel Involved:Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job Family: ConstructionCompensation: Salaried ExemptPosition Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Communicate bids and scopes of work.Reports to: Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction ManagerEssential Duties & Responsibilities*: In the areas assigned:Develop detailed estimates from concept through GMPIdentify scope gaps, risks, and value engineering opportunitiesCollaborate with design teams and key stakeholdersPresent estimates and assumptions to internal and external stakeholdersSupervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of construction estimating experience, or combination of education, training, or experience Understanding of major building systemsDesign-build experience a plusAbility to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project scheduleKnowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documentsConceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirementsProject management of competing demands, and meet established deadlinesProfessional verbal and written communication skillsProficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating softwarePhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.   Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.