Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At APX, we're more than just a construction company —we are elevating experiences built on relationships, focused on people, and rooted in our communities. Our people are our brand. Together we are redefining the construction industry and we want you to join our team! Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• Career Growth & Development: We value Innovation and provide opportunities to advance your skills and make an impact in the construction industry.
• Impactful Work: Every project reflects our commitment to Safety , Integrity , and Results —ensuring high-quality work that shapes Communities for the better.
• A Supportive, People-First Culture: Work alongside a Passionate team where Care for each other and the Communities we serve is at the heart of everything we do.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and a full benefits package that supports you and your family's well-being.
• A Legacy of Excellence: Join a company that lives its values and is Passionate about leaving a lasting impact on the Communities we serve.

If you're passionate about what you do, value innovation, and want to be part of a team that's redefining the industry, we want you to come Build Blue with us and help us continue to Innovate and elevate the construction experience.

We have an opening for an Estimator in our Sioux Falls, SD office. The primary job of the Estimator is developing and maintaining relationships with Sub-Contractor / Suppliers, creating, and analyzing cost estimates and project budgets, managing project costs, communicating effectively with both internal and external project team members.

Hours and Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm in office

Reports To: VP of Construction

Essential Duties:

1. Collaborate with project team on the start-to-finish cycle of new and existing projects ensuring that estimates are completed within the designated time frame, budget and scope

2. Analyze project plans, specifications, and scope of work to determine project costs and produce detailed estimates

3. Follow up with contractors on bids, providing feedback focusing on maintaining collaborative relationship, competitive pricing and material availability

4. Analyze project risks and contingencies, considering them in the estimation process

5. Conduct cost comparisons and evaluate the financial impact of different approaches and scenarios, identifying alternative materials, construction methods and cost saving strategies

6. Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to review bid documents and gather necessary documents

7. Participate in bid review meetings, providing insights and recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of bids

8. Supplier and Subcontractor management

9. Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions and material costs

10. Other duties and tasks as needed.

Essential Areas of Responsibility:

1. Stay updated on industry trends, construction materials, technologies, and pricing fluctuations

2. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring reliable and competitive pricing

3. Provide regular reports and updates to management on estimating activities, project costs and bid performance

Key Competencies:

1. Adaptability

2. Initiative

3. Communication

4. Teamwork

5. Managing for results

6. Critical thinking

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

1. 2-year degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or applicable area

2. 5+ years of estimating, procurement management experience

3. 2 years of experience as a Project Manager in Commercial Construction (preferred)

4. In-depth knowledge of commercial construction industry methods, practices, materials, and tools involved in construction

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret project documents

6. Self-directed leader with excellent organizational, communication and project management skills, effectively and efficiently managing multiple project bids simultaneously

7. Must be collaborative, flexible, innovative and an excellent collaborative driver focused on ensuring positive working relationships with subcontractors, vendors and APX team members to meet/exceed the needs of the business

8. Ability to manage change, solve problems and work in ever changing situations with a professional understanding of urgency and effective adaptability skills resulting in effective production and quality on all projects

Physical Demands:

1. Must be able to work in various conditions from office, field, client locations and job sites

2. Must be able to work with various office equipment in various environments

3. Must wear required PPE at all times and follow all safety requirements while on job sites

4. Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time and distance

Mental Demands:

1. Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex priorities and problems

2. Work under high pressure and safety sensitive situations in a positive and collaborative manner

3. Strong-problem solving-skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions related to production, safety, and quality

4. Ability to think critically, recognize connections, translates goals into action, and use sound judgement to make choices in alignment with strategy, production schedules, project budgets and company culture/values

Compensation details: 75000-90000 Yearly Salary

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