Construction Estimator

Full Time
San Jacinto, CA
Posted
Job description

“Manufacturer of Modular Classrooms for both Permanent or Temporary use needs an experienced construction estimator due to its continued growth. Must have sticks and bricks estimating skills, ability to read plans, and source specialty items for DSA educational builder. Well-rounded knowledge of all disciplines for steel and wood construction isrequired. Both single and multi-story construction. Fast growing company with room for advancement with excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience.”

SUMMARY: The Estimator is responsible for the overall project estimate while providing leadership, training, and mentoring for their team under the Preconstruction Manager. Works with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors/ suppliers to plan cost factors for building projects; analyzes construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages:

Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.

Assists with maintaining the estimating cost database to ensure costs are up to date.

As an estimator manages the assembly and submission of bids.

Consults with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.

Studies specifications to assist the operations team in planning procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.

Researches construction documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs.

Works with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project.

Creates, maintains and manages the preconstruction/design schedule for projects.

Has the ability to manage and track multiple preconstruction projects at once.

Manage the subcontractor prequalification process and assure that awarded subcontractors have the proper experience and financial capabilities to perform on the project.

Reviews design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers generates acceptable value engineering ideas and prepares life-cycle costing.

Prepares quantity take-offs and estimates costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract.

Assures that self-performed estimates comply with the requirements of the overall construction contract with the company standards.

Understands how to create proper bid packages and works with the design team on the information required in each package to assure complete bids and giving the field team the right information needed to start construction or maintain the project schedule.

Writes the specific and general instructions to bidders and required bid forms.

Reviews subcontractor and supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.

Presents and explains project budgets to clients, designers, and operations teams. x Administers buy-out process and handoff to the Operations Team.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: B.S. degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent field experience.

Minimum of six (2) years of modular construction experience with a minimum of four (4) years of estimating experience.

Capability to complete large CM/GC, and Design-Build projects and large, complex competitive bid projects

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Bid: 2 years (Required)
  • construction: 3 years (Required)
  • Modular Building: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work authorization:

  • United States (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

  • How many years of Bid experience do you have?
  • How many years of construction experience do you have?
  • How many years of Modular Building experience do you have?
  • What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
  • Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,197.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • San Jacinto, CA 92579: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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