Estimator- Commercial

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential.

McAlvain has an opportunity for a Commercial Estimator to join their team of professionals in Boise, ID.

Critical Skills

• Ability to identify, understand and resolve complex issues


• Support client expectations and needs


• Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam


• Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail


• Excellent time management skills


• Result oriented


• Clear written and verbal communication skills


• Works well in a team environment


•  Maintains industry knowledge and awareness of current market conditions


•  Willingness to learn and grow professionally

 Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

•  Maintain a high-level of general technical construction knowledge such as building types, building codes, building systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction, etc.


•  Attend and actively participate in design and other project meetings, both with the client and the A/E


•  Develop a project specific Request For Proposal for distribution to subcontractors including but not limited to, instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, phasing, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents


•  Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors


•  Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing and assembling estimates


•  Successful in hard bidding projects, organizing scopes of work and bid evaluation


•  Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget.


•  Understands means and methods of construction.


• Understands CPM Scheduling.


• Clearly communicates with Subcontractors schedule expectations.


• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor


• Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types


• Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.


• Understands Value Analysis process and can lead a working sessions


• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors


• Leads preconstruction to operations turnover meetings


• Manage multiple projects at a time


• Proficient in presenting estimates to a client.


• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction


• Proficient in financial risk management


• Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures


• Set a good example within the team

Experience/Training: 

•  Bachelor degree in construction management or engineering


•  2+ years’ experience as an Estimator for a commercial general contractor


•  Construction field experience preferred

 Benefits

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.


• Employer Contribution into an HSA 


• 401k with Match


• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Other Supplemental Benefits


• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite