Commercial Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial construction is seeking an Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will manage estimating projects, develop scopes of work, and ensure accurate proposals. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. The estimator will work closely with subcontractors and project managers to ensure project budgets are met, contributing to a variety of commercial construction projects in Southern California.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of estimating experience on construction projects.
• Strong relationships with skilled trade subcontractors.
• Thorough knowledge of plans/blueprints and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontractor lists and distribute RFP invitations.
• Examine plans and bid documents for constructability.
• Generate RFIs to clarify missing scope in bid documents.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionCOMMERCIAL 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 capacity to work with real estate owners, Project Managers, and subcontractors to provide accurate estimates and proposals in a fast-paced 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 them to the 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.
• Develop scopes of work for each trade to eliminate “gray areas” between bidding trades.
• Generate and submit RFIs to help clearly define missing scope and discrepancies in bid documents.
• Qualify subcontractor bids to ensure the scope of work is completely covered.
• Build complex spreadsheets linking various bid form templates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of estimating experience on a wide range of construction projects. Experience in quantity takeoffs, purchasing, accounting, engineering design knowledge, and project management is desirable.
• Strong relationships with skilled trade subcontractors.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of plans/blueprints, contract documents, and specifications.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project).
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle and be able to drive throughout Southern California for job walks.
• High attention to detail, strong organization, and excellent planning and time management skills are required.
• 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 experience, with Health and Dental Insurance, and 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 to [e-mail].