Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

COMMERCIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR SEEKING ESTIMATOR

Seeking an estimator that possesses the versatility to handle a wide range of estimating projects and tasks. Successful candidates will have the diversity and capacity to work with real estate owners, Project Managers, and subcontractors to provide accurate estimates and proposals in a fast pace environment.

Our estimating team works together with architects, engineers and subcontractors to develop pricing for a wide array of commercial construction projects. The estimator is ultimately responsible for establishing project budgets and ensuring that the best team is assembled on every project. The estimator handles all estimating duties, procedures and functions, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive subcontractor lists for each project, distribute RFP invitations to bid and ensure accurate trade coverage

Order all drawings and specifications and distribute to plan room and subcontractors

Attend client job walks and schedule and manage job walks with subcontractors

Thoroughly examine plans and bid documents to determine constructability and uncover inconsistencies or discrepancies in the bid documents

Develop scopes of work for each trade to eliminate “gray areas” between bidding trades

Generate and submit RFI’s to help clearly define missing scope and/or discrepancies in the bid documents

Qualify subcontractor bids to ensure the scope of work is completely covered

Build complex spreadsheets linking various bid form templates together.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of estimating experience on a wide range of construction projects. (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)

Strong relationships with skilled trade subcontractors

Thorough knowledge and understanding of plans/blueprints, contract documents and specifications.

Strong computer skills and a familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project)

Strong english oral & written communication skills required.

Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle and be able to drive throughout Southern California to attend job walks.

This position requires high attention to detail, strong organization and excellent planning skills and time management is required.

Have the ability and experience to manage multiple tasks under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

License: Driver's License (Required)

Compensation: Negotiable (Based on level of experience), Health and Dental Insurance Plan, 401K Retirement Plan.

If you think you would be a great fit and share our high standards and solid values, please send your resume for consideration. careers@ebuildersgroup.com