• The construction estimator will often spend much of their time in the office budgeting work with the aid of software.
• Construction estimating is a high-pressure job and must produce accurate realistic estimates.
• Benchmark is looking for an estimator who is competent and capable of successfully completing take-offs of plans and specifications, and is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Obtaining bid packages on projects from general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Draft estimate plans and calculations of direct and indirect field costs for projects within budget.
• Provide accurate, timely estimates for construction projects across multiple disciplines.
• Identify and compute the costs of material, labor, equipment, and time requirements.
• Analyze utility permitting, testing, and inspections costs.
• Generate a cashflow table, project risk analysis report.
• Prepare a soft cost budget including all consultants, plans, architects, etc.

• Review estimates prepared by other estimating groups to determine data completeness and procedures.
• Compiling cohesive and accurate scope reports for all proposals.
• Collaborate and Communicate with all necessary individuals to complete an accurate report,
• Resolve discrepancies in estimate information.
• Stay current on various trends and developments such as new equipment, methods, and procedures developing in the industry.
• Travel at times when directed to do so.

• Be able to read, interpret, and understand construction documents, including blueprints, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Must possess strong organizational, negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills, can work hands-on and independently.
• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined to set and meet deadlines, and be willing to invest the time to do so.
• Have a disciplined work ethic.
• Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to relate to the public, in person, and on the telephone.
• Have strong typing skills.
• Networking capabilities: (must be able to communicate effectively with vendors and contractors to receive accurate quotes for materials, equipment, and subcontractors related to the job they are estimating).

• Possess a background of experience at reading and navigating plans and specifications.
• Experience in estimating practices and bid day activities.
• Education or professional certifications are encouraged related to the field.
• Scheduling experience.
• General computer acumen and ability to learn to utilize job-related technical software.
• Must be Daily Oriented.
• Must be Detail Oriented.
• Knowledge of building codes or knowledge of where to access the building codes.
• Be Proficient in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.

• ASPE Certification is encouraged.

• Health Insurance: (premiums paid 100% by Benchmark for employee) - Medical.
• Heath Benefits available: - Dental, Vision.
• Benchmark Companies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Job Type: Full-Time.

• Career Building Training Programs.
• Paid Vacation.
• Annual Holiday Party.
• Annual Summer Party.

BENCHMARK MASONRY INC, IS A FULL-SERVICE MASONRY CONTRACTING COMPANY FOCUSED ON QUALITY. FOUNDED BY CJ BAILEY, AND HEADQUARTERED IN CENTRAL MONTANA.