Estimator

Filanc Construction Co., Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking an Estimator to assist in the bid process for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves performing quantity take-offs, negotiating prices, and preparing estimates. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of construction experience, with at least 2 years focused on estimating in the water/wastewater sector. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Planswift is also required, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years construction experience with at least 2 years estimating in water/wastewater or heavy civil industry.
• Design-build and Construction Manager at risk experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs and apply labor productivity to estimates.
• Solicit quotations for specialty equipment and material.
• Assist with final assembly of estimates and proposal presentations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Planswift

Job description

About Us

Filanc is an award-winning, employee-owned general engineering and construction firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the Western United States. For more than 70 years, we have delivered complex, mission-critical projects through a collaborative, client-focused approach that emphasizes safety, quality, innovation, and long-term community impact. Our teams combine field expertise with technical excellence to build facilities that protect public health and the environment.

Essential Functions

The Estimator will assist the Estimating team in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from the review of plans and specifications, estimating material cost and craft labor productivity, soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through the completion of the bid/estimating effort for a variety of water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Pre Bid:

• Performs quantity take-offs
• Applies self-perform labor man-hours and productivity to estimates
• Obtains competitive commodity pricing and solicits quotations for any specialty equipment and material
• Directs, coordinates and provides access to information and documents to subcontractors and solicits subcontractor’s bids
• Performs reviews with subcontractors and vendors to verify scopes of work and ensure scope and price are complete
• Evaluates the lowest cost, qualified subcontractor/bid
• Communicates with engineers to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents these clarifications
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process
• Assists with final assembly of estimate including proposal presentation

Post Bid:

• Collects and organizes all bid information for future reference
• Prepares summary of bid hand-off on successful bids
• Explains scope and cost estimate for project presentation
• Aids in maintaining historical data
• Participates in buy-out of subcontracts and material purchase order
• Supports project management team in pricing and negotiating change orders
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager or his/her designee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or comparable field experience and training
• Minimum of eight (5) years construction experience with at least four (2) years estimating in water/wastewater or heavy civil industry
• Design-build and Construction Manager at risk experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the use of the internet
• Planswift experience helpful.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

100% of the time is spent in the office environment utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Timberline, Plan swift) telephones, and general office equipment.

Filanc is proud to be a drug free workplace. Filanc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.