Job Details

Job description

****Public Works Contractor is seeking an accomplished construction professional to join our team to assist with the continued growth of the company. The position of Estimator will require a result and goal-oriented individual who will become an integral member of our company.

Duties:

• ****Develop conceptual, budget and GMP estimates
• Prepare accurate takeoffs, material and equipment pricing
• Participate in subcontractor solicitation efforts and conduct job walks as appropriate
• Meet proposal and bid schedules
• Examine subcontractor proposals
• Define and clarify project scopes of work, schedules and procurement requirements
• Successfully develop competitive lump sum bids
• Assist with project estimatesPerform constructability reviews
• Perform value engineering analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to the desired project scope

Prerequisites:

• ****5 years construction estimating experience, at least 3 years of which estimating K-12 public school projects preferred.
• Ability to perform preconstruction, estimating and bidding functions on projects up to $20M
• Ability to successfully work with estimating team in preparing estimates and final bid pricing
• Ability to produce accurate conceptual estimates
• Ability to produce project schedules
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clients, subcontractors and design teams
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by internal and outside sources for compliance with the bidding documents.
• Ability to build new and maintain existing subcontractor and supplier relationships to obtain competitive advantages
• Knowledge and understanding of unit costs
• Ability to prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates and trend studies for self-perform and subcontractor scopes
• Understanding of contracts, drawings and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the factors that impact construction costs and subcontractor risk
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Computer literate and experience with spreadsheets, database programs and on-screen take off programs

EDUCATION:

****Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Construction, Construction Management or Engineering; or five (5) years related experience and/or training in Construction, Construction Management or engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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** BENEFITS:

****We offer competitive wages depending on experience with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits Include:

• ****Employer match 401(k) retirement program
• Health, Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
• Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off **
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Compensation Package:

• Performance bonus

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift

Experience :

• Construction estimating: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Novato, CA 94945 (Required)