Careers: Construction Estimator
Formed in 1908, Larson-Danielson is a Design-Build General Contractor located in La Porte Indiana. Larson-Danielson’s ability to successfully offer a conscientious turnkey solution to clients in the Design-Build arena, as well a performing General Contracting, operating as a Construction Manager and self-performing many trade packages, distinguishes Larson-Danielson as a versatile and adaptive company. Because of this versatility, Larson-Danielson continues to experience growth and is always looking for an experienced, hard working Construction Estimator.
Our Corporate Core Values are:
- Safety – Our Work Safe/Stay Safe program is our first priority
- Relationships – Partnering, with an emphasis on collaboration, respect and cooperation
- Responsiveness – Timely and proactive in manner to understand and meet our clients’ needs
- Reliability – We do what we say we will do, every time
- Quality – Every task we perform will be a conscientious effort to provide the highest quality
- Leadership – We all lead with vision, passion, humility, and by example
- Value – A constant pursuit of quality & productivity enables us to deliver the best value to our clients
Reporting: This person will report to the Estimating Department Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Reading and interpreting plans, specifications and addendums
- Accurately estimate labor hours, material quantities and equipment needs, and then price accordingly for concrete, masonry, earthwork and carpentry for hard-bid projects, as well as, design-build projects
- Solicit subcontractor/material supplier pricing for all divisions of work per project requirements
- Be capable of competitively bidding commercial construction projects ranging in size from $500K-$5M or above
Desired Skills Experience and Personal Characteristics:
- Must be a team player, detail-oriented with strong computer skills and be able to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment
- 2+ years of experience in commercial estimating of both public and private projects
- Demonstrate prioritization, organization and time management skills
- Ability to interact with Director of Estimating, Estimating Manager, Architects, Designers and Owners
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and work independently with minimal supervision
- Willing to work 45+ hours per week on a regular basis
Larson-Danielson offers a competitive compensation package, including typical benefits. Qualified applicants should submit their resumes to careers@ldconstruction.com, no phone calls please. All inquiries and resume submissions will be treated as strictly confidential. Larson-Danielson Construction Co, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Lucrative benefit package includes:
100% Employer paid benefits for Employee and Dependents
- Medical insurance (low deductible)
- Dental Insurance through Delta Dental
- VSP Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
100% Employer paid benefits for Employee
- Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Additional benefits
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 401K Match/Profit Sharing