Since 1985, J.H.Hassinger has cemented its position as one of Milwaukee’s highest quality construction service firms. Our team prides itself on delivering the highest quality products safely and on time, while always putting our clients first. We are a family owned and operated general contractor and have our sights set on growth and
prosperity for years to come. As for the company culture, our employees are valued, and their opinions are considered; this is facilitated by open communication channels between owners and supervisors as well as minimal corporate bureaucracy. We are committed to hiring the best people and giving them the best tools to succeed.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Chief Estimator for our general contracting team is expected to lead the estimating portion of the pre-construction process. This requires an individual who has high attention to detail and delivers
estimates with great accuracy in short timelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop clear and accurate scope documents for design/build projects
- Take lead role in private and public Lump Sum bids
- Perform quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope
- Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents
- Make senior management aware of design-related problems, completeness of documents and other potential risks
- Work in conjunction with operations to ensure that detailed general conditions/requirement (GC/GRs) estimates are prepared, and review with others as needed
- Responsible for the value engineering process during pre-construction for the assigned projects
- Manage the assistant estimators, pre-construction assistants, and pre-construction Interns
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, ethics and compliance requirements at all times
- Communicate and collaborate with operations and purchasing during pre-construction efforts
- Develop and enhance subcontractor and vendor relations
- Analyze and assemble cost data, unit prices, historical costs, and information that can be developed and used as a database for future conceptual estimates.
- Evaluate and analyze subcontractor proposals
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:
- Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices
- Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements
- Should demonstrate imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project
- Have complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
- Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project
- Familiarity with construction project management software is a plus, but not required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
- In lieu of above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
- 10+ years of estimating for reputable general contractors
- 5+ years estimating public/hard bid work
- Ability to travel locally
BENEFITS:
J.H.Hassinger, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit plan that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability, and a 401(k) Plan; all with minimal cost to you.
Learn more about us at: https://jhhassinger.com/about/
