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Estimator (Paid Internship, Summer '21)

Estimators at Hunzinger provide timely, thorough and accurate budget estimates, comprehensive project budgets, hard and negotiated bids, pertinent and accurate advice on cost savings and value engineering to project teams. They also complete conceptual cost plans, provide accurate quantity surveys, evaluate pricing, compare and analyze bids, create project specific subcontractor lists, maintain relationships with the subcontracting community, clarify discrepancy areas with the project architect and work constructively within a team environment. Our estimators consistently monitor the latest building codes, pricing structures, new materials, new constructability concepts and trends within the industry. Estimators at Hunzinger are focused on bringing projects in on budget. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Analyze project documents to determine overall project scope, sub-contractor bid scopes and requirements, and to determine requirements and work scopes specific to self-performed general conditions, demolition, concrete, masonry, and carpentry activities. 
  • Develop accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for all phases of construction work with emphasis on the self-performed general conditions, demolition, concrete, masonry, and carpentry activities. 
  • Solicit subcontractor quotes and evaluate them for qualifications and scope. 
  • Assess and understand all bid submittal requirements, project general requirements, government and code requirements impacting the work of the project. 
  • Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to final quotation. 
  • Always maintain high standards of professionalism and commit to Hunzinger’s mission of achieving excellence in the marketplace by understanding and exceeding customer expectations through integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Bachelor's Degree required in Construction Management, Engineering or closely related field. 
  • Proficient knowledge of estimating and project management software such as Bluebeam, Timberline Estimating, Timberline Job Cost, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, iSqFt, and Procore. 

CORE COMPENTENCIES 
  • Passionately promote creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the pursuit and acquisition of profitable work. 
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and possess strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work as a productive member of a team. 
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. 
  • Must be detail oriented, technically sound, have good communication skills and bring a positive attitude to your work. 

To apply for this position please submit a cover letter and resume. We have positions open in both our Brookfield, WI and Denver, Colorado offices. 

Hunzinger has a policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity for employees and candidates for employment. We support and will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders in all of our employment policies, practices and decisions. Hunzinger will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical disability or marital or veteran status or sexual orientation. We do not discriminate against any employee or make any employment distinctions based on marital status, employment opportunities, wages, hours of work, employment benefits, employment conditions or maternity leave.