Estimator, Residential

Overview

Prepare cost estimates for luxury residential projects and manage bid processes in SoCal.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• cost estimating
• bid management
• rfi preparation
• site visits
• market research

Tasks

-Reviews subcontractor questions and RFIs to determine whether they require escalation to the architect/designer or can be resolved internally. -Reviews and interprets residential plans, specifications, and design documents to prepare clear and complete scopes of work and bid packages for trade partners. -Reviews trade partner bids to ensure alignment with scope, plans, specifications, and company standards, noting any gaps, overlaps, or exclusions. -Develops organized estimate sheets and cost breakdowns using CSI MasterFormat or company-specific residential cost codes. -Researches local residential market conditions, material pricing trends, labor availability, and their impacts on cost and schedule. -Reviews drawings and documents to create RFIs (Requests for Information) for submission to designers, architects, or homeowners as needed. -Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet. -Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others. -Takes full ownership of the estimating process for assigned residential projects, providing direction to estimating assistants and collaborating with project managers, designers, and leadership. -Manages the bid/estimating support team in identifying qualified local trade partners and maintaining accurate subcontractor solicitation lists. -Prepares and issues Invitations to Bid to qualified residential subcontractors using Building Connected or similar bidding platforms. -Performs detailed quantity take-offs for all residential building components—framing, finishes, MEP, sitework—using on-screen takeoff software to determine accurate material and labor costs. -Conducts site visits and provides detailed residential site assessments, including existing conditions, measurements, and photographs. -Evaluates project documents to identify potential risks—cost, schedule, constructability—and assists in developing the project risk log. -Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.

Requirements

• bachelors
• construction estimating
• microsoft office
• smartsheet
• bluebeam
• proest

What You Bring

-Ability to clearly articulate all scopes of work to subcontractors across all trades in residential construction. -Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent -Capable of estimating multiple residential projects at once—custom homes, additions, and remodels—while efficiently multitasking and shifting priorities. -5-10+ years of residential construction estimating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Ability to prepare and deliver professional proposals, and to make persuasive presentations of estimates and respond to questions from Sr. Management, clients, and customers. -Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, engaging seamlessly with individuals at all levels of the project, including management, project teams, clients, contractors, and vendors, to ensure clear and effective exchanges. -Experience with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Building connected, and on-screen take-off software (OST). -Familiarity with RS Means, ProEst, or similar construction pricing software is a plus. -Writes clear, accurate proposal narratives outlining inclusions, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions for homeowners or clients. -Demonstrated mastery of preconstruction and estimation skills, negotiated and hard bid.

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Benefits

-Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.

About Sevan Multi-Site Solutions

-Grew from a regional player to a global service provider with offices in the US and London. -Offers integrated services: program management, architectural & engineering design, and construction execution. -Serves major brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Walgreens, Amtrak, and Kroger across retail, restaurant & government sectors. -Contractor licenses in 25+ states. -Earned repeated industry acclaim: Inc. 5000, FT 1000, ENR top program‑management rankings, and Fortune‑listed workplace.

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