Estimator

Description

• Research, identifies, executes of new jobs to bid, and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
• Invoicing customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work
• Procure and manage subcontractors and materials, completing quality take offs, and verifying supply quantities.
• Solicits proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing them through all phases of the project.
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel
• Creates and delivers project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Follows project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards
• Reviews contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Great attention to detail
• Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Takeoff Software
• Must be fluent in English
• Excellent knowledge of bid software
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• 5- 7 years’ experience in construction estimating with a minimum of 2 years of estimating experience with an emphasis on public/private sector paving, recycling, grading and/or earthwork
• Strong understanding of commercial construction
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Valid CA Driver license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies and private sector clients that will lead to long term partnerships.
• Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
• Must have good business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proven experience as a construction estimator
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, estimating software and scheduling software.
• Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates

Benefits

Compensation details: 85000-125000 Yearly Salary

• On the job training provided to all employees
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
• Opportunities for career advancement
• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance