Estimator

Shawmut Design and Construction; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction's Irvine-based team seeks an Estimator with experience supporting the greater Los Angeles market. You will contribute across Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail and Sports Venues, collaborating with PMs to plan and budget projects.

The role involves developing project strategies, managing budgets, and presenting bids to clients, with travel as needed. This position is based in Irvine and requires deep estimating expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience estimating in Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail or Sports Venues.
• Knowledge of contract types and deal structures.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Work with project manager to plan the job before initiation (general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics).
• Develop understanding of project strategy and apply to estimating process.
• Establish pre-construction budget and manage funds.
• Ensure best bids for each trade based on project needs.
• Structure final sub bid process with clear scope, logistics and expectations.
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients.

Skills

Construction estimating

Sector experience

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

Our Irvine based team is currently looking to add a Estimator with experience supporting work in the greater Los Angeles market. Shawmut performs work in several sectors and you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects including but not limited to the following: Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail and Sports Venues

• Work in partnership with the project manager to plan the job prior to project initiation i. e. general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
• Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds
• Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project
• Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in construction estimating.
• Experience estimating in one or more of our sectors: Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail and Sports Venues
• Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time-frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures and an understanding of MEP systems and components
• Knowledgeof contract types and deal structures
• Solid conceptual estimating experience
• Must reside in greater LA or Orange County and flexible with required business travel

EEO Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000The range stated is specific to Los Angeles. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.