General Trades Cost Estimator

At FOS, it’s all about the people. With exceedingly low turnover rates, we’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in – for a General Trades Cost Estimator to organize, maintain, and expand our Job Order Contracting (JOC) unit cost database.

Responsibilities

Research and generate new items and CSI MasterFormat divisions to the database including descriptions, scope clarifications, markups, labor, material, and equipment costs; Update existing unit costs; expand and clarify existing item descriptions and scope; Identify relationships between items, quantities, and costs to combine multiple items into assembly-based unit costs; Evaluate, approve or reject contractor submitted items and costs; Work with contractors, field Account Managers and client Project Managers to determine appropriate item selections, review/verify bid proposals, reconcile item costs and scope, and add new items; Collaborate with other estimators, architects, engineers, client representatives, and other project members; May handle other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred and 3 years of experience; or 5 years of experience in lieu of formal education; Thorough knowledge of cost estimating in various commercial building types, construction types, means & methods, and regional market conditions; Ability to adopt and utilize multiple software platforms; Experience with and ability to apply CSI MasterFormat and UniFormat coding structures; Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and time management skills; Experience with CSI MasterFormat Divisions 01, 02, 04-14, 32-46 construction items, details, and costs

Benefits

Flexible work location (hybrid model, work from home and/or office); Competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off policy; Inclusive work environment; Coaching with leadership for professional growth; Opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success; Medical, dental and vision coverage; Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances; Paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options; 401k plan and employee perk programs; Discretionary bonuses