Construction Estimator: Takeoffs, Budgets & Bids

Key Staffing, Inc; California; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Key Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator in California to prepare precise material takeoffs, cost estimates, and competitive bids for smaller commercial and residential projects.

The role requires reviewing blueprints, calculating lumber and hardware requirements, and forecasting labor hours and expenses to guide project budgets. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of independently reviewing plans to determine necessary materials, costs,

Formación

• Ability to read and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints and specifications.
• Hands-on experience performing material takeoffs from construction blueprints.
• Experience estimating labor hours and overall construction expenses.
• Strong mathematical skills, including measurements, dimensions, quantities, and cost calculations.
• Ability to prepare accurate estimates and identify potential discrepancies.

Responsabilidades

• Review and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for residential and commercial projects.
• Perform material takeoffs to determine lumber, hardware, fasteners, and other materials.
• Calculate lumber quantities, dimensions, and material requirements.
• Prepare detailed estimates outlining material costs, labor expenses, and overall project costs.
• Evaluate labor requirements and estimate hours and personnel needed to complete projects.
• Obtain and compare material pricing from suppliers and vendors.
• Maintain accurate documentation of estimates, material quantities, and project costs.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Material takeoffs

Labor cost estimation

Cost calculations

Attention to detail

Independent work

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Descripción del empleo

Key Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator in California to prepare precise material takeoffs, cost estimates, and competitive bids for smaller commercial and residential projects.

The role requires reviewing blueprints, calculating lumber and hardware requirements, and forecasting labor hours and expenses to guide project budgets. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of independently reviewing plans to determine necessary materials, costs,