Construction Estimator

Job DescriptionJob Description

WH Bass, Inc (www.whbass.com) currently seeks an Estimator to fill a full-time, salaried position at our suburban Atlanta office in Johns Creek, GA The successful applicant will have experience as a commercial construction estimator dealing with new, ground up construction as well as additions and interior renovations. Individual will also be able to think strategically in a manner that most effectively positions WB Bass to acquired targeted projects.

The selected candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

· Construction plans and specification take offs for the purpose of preparing quantity, material and labor cost estimates.

· Identification of potential risks and possible value engineering.

· Ability to generate timely and relevant requests for information from the bid recipients prior to bid date.

· Identification and vetting of qualified subcontractors and vendors.

· Ability to effectively write clear bid notes of explanation to accompany final bid submittal.

· Review of scope with selected subcontractors and procurement of bids, throughout bid and buyout stages, in a timely manner.

· Offsite travel to visit potential project sites and attend pre-bid meetings; some of these trips may consist of overnight or multiple day visits.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• College degree (preferably in engineering or construction management) or experience in lieu of degree
• At least five years of commercial building construction estimating experience

Required Attributes

• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and meet scheduled deadlines
• Outstanding attention to detail in order to carefully document basis for individual trade quotes and subsequent bid notes.
• Outstanding technical skills and familiarity with on screen take offs and database programs
• Ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of people including fellow staff, clients, architects, subcontractors and others involved in the bid and pre-construction process.
• Ability to extract post bid intelligence from owner including, but not limited to actual low bid price, awarded contractor and major factors in the award decision in cases where W. H. Bass is not awarded project
• Ability to work closely with Project Manager to facilitate transition of project, to Project Manager, once project has been awarded to WH Bass

Compensation & Benefits

WH Bass offers industry leading compensation and a full range of benefits including medical, dental, 401 (k) and paid time off.

Company DescriptionWH Bass, a 2024 AJC/Cox Top Workplace and 2023 Atlanta Business Chronicles Top 20 Commercial Contractor, is an employee owned, full service general contractor and construction management firm. We offer comprehensive construction services including pre-construction consulting, construction management and general contracting services for new buildings as well as renovations and alterations to existing facilities. We have extensive experience managing multi-unit building programs and, since our founding in 1984, have delivered over 3,200 projects in 35+ states. Our customers include well-known brands such as Chick-fil-a, Whataburger, Love’s Travel Stops, Navy Federal Credit Union, Chase Bank, Bank OZK, Jim N Nicks, Bojangles’ Restaurants, RaceTrac, Parkers, Circle K’s and ALDI’s.Company DescriptionWH Bass, a 2024 AJC/Cox Top Workplace and 2023 Atlanta Business Chronicles Top 20 Commercial Contractor, is an employee owned, full service general contractor and construction management firm. We offer comprehensive construction services including pre-construction consulting, construction management and general contracting services for new buildings as well as renovations and alterations to existing facilities. We have extensive experience managing multi-unit building programs and, since our founding in 1984, have delivered over 3,200 projects in 35+ states. Our customers include well-known brands such as Chick-fil-a, Whataburger, Love’s Travel Stops, Navy Federal Credit Union, Chase Bank, Bank OZK, Jim N Nicks, Bojangles’ Restaurants, RaceTrac, Parkers, Circle K’s and ALDI’s.