Architectural Estimator

Location: Montgomery, AL, on-site

Rewards of Working at Caddell: Paid vacations, company paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and manages procurement activities for architectural and civil building materials and equipment on large, international projects.
• Handles procurement correspondence and cost reporting associated with assigned buy-out responsibilities.
• Assists Purchasing Manager in the day-to-day procurement activities and submittals of the assigned project.
• Consults with Design/Build Coordinator in the process of designing architectural building materials.
• Reviews design development documents for compliance with project requirements.
• Performs quantity surveys and estimates based on project plans and specifications.
• Prepares and issues bid documents to prospective vendors and subcontractors seeking pricing information. Evaluates pricing information for best value and specified product Procurement Manager prior to awarding contract.
• Writes and issues contract documents for purchase of material and equipment needed for projects.
• Tracks projects from design inception through completion to include all changes in design. Coordinates with the technical coordinator and issues change orders as needed to prospective vendors.
• Verifies adherence to project budget by maintaining cost control of all materials and equipment purchased.
• Obtains and reviews submittals for adherence to contract documents.
• Upon approval of submittal, releases equipment from manufacturer for delivery and verify that materials and equipment are delivered as specified.
• Coordinates with the technical coordinator on critical procurement and submittal items to meet project schedule.
• Provides procurement updates to the technical coordinator and procurement manager for buy-out meetings.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned.
• Working Conditions: Office setting, occasional travel required, full time
• Reporting Structure: Senior Estimator

What We Expect

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires excellent technical and management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule. Excellent organizational skills. Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge. Ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi-disciplined employees.

Education / Experience: Minimum high school diploma/GED and five years construction management experience required. Four-year degree in building science, construction management or engineering and five years construction management experience preferred. Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required.

While the salary range is typically between $62,100 - $93,200 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer veterans, disability, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.