Estimator

Align Builders; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Plan

Mentorship Programs

Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

Job summary

Align Builders is seeking an Estimator to support pre-construction efforts with reliable estimates. This role requires 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care and related fields. Strong communication skills and proficiency in estimating software such as Destini and Building Connected are essential. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 per year, along with medical benefits, 401(k), and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager.
• Experience in commercial construction preferred, especially in Health Care, Life Sciences, Higher Education.
• Proficient in various construction estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-construction goals through reliable estimates.
• Manage project information in estimating software.
• Communicate with clients regarding estimate status.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Interpret plans

Prioritize tasks

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Destini

Building Connected

Procore

Job description

Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking an Estimator who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. The primary function of the estimator is to support our pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by providing reliable and competitive estimates that our clients can trust with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose.

Competencies & Characteristics

• Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values.
• Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team.
• Humble, hungry, and sharp.
• Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow.
• Thinks big picture and long term.
• Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking.
• Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure.
• Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation.
• Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally.
• Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code.
• Can adhere to organizational process, protocol.
• Understands and recognizes quality workmanship.
• Works diligently and urgently, skillfully prioritizes their time.
• Communicates effectively and clearly.
• Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments.

Essential Functions & Abilities

• Skillfully interprets and understands the components of a project and builds bid packages to capture all definable features of work.
• Ability to oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit.
• Coordinates directly with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Responsible for managing project information within our estimating outreach software.
• Can manage and track historical data on past pursuits, as well as maintain current cost data in our databases.
• Manages and distributes information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process: addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, standard contract documents, etc.
• Responsible for directly communicating to our clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues.
• Provide support and information to the preconstruction manager to ensure we are meeting the client deliverable dates and providing the specific requests of the RFP.
• Competency in utilizing our ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini).
• Ability to evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and confidently present the “best value” subcontractor to the client.
• Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams.
• Ability to participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, VE options, etc.
• Support with project start-up and trade procurement.

Education / Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager.
• Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, construction estimating software (Destini), bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected), project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Experience and skills with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest and other estimating software are also valuable.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Plan
• Mentorship Programs
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $80,000 – $120,000 per year.