Estimator

Griffith Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Griffith Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our San Diego Area team. You will develop accurate estimates for private and public works, lead bid closings, and mentor junior staff.

A strong background in takeoffs, cost control, and estimating software is essential. This role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 5+ years estimating experience including at least 1 year in the field, and the ability to interface with owners and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• 5+ years of Estimating experience. Minimum 1 year of field experience.
• Ability to lead estimates for bids up to $75,000,000.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
• Develop knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and prepare pre-bid RFIs.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors prior to bid date to ensure coverage of scope of work.
• Assist in coordination of scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors.
• Preparation of estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
• Mentor, guide and train estimating staff.
• Lead bid closings and assist Chief Estimator with software maintenance.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Reading plans

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Project staffing

Detail oriented

Applied mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bid2Win

Agtek

SureTrak

Primavera P6

MS Project

Blue Beam

SketchUp

Job description

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our San Diego Area team. This position is responsible for the development of accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects.

Essential Functions

Below are the essential functions of the job.

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Preparation of pre-bid RFI's prior to specification cutoff date.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors prior to bid date to ensure coverage of scope of work.
• Assist in coordination of scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors.
• Preparation of estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
• Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Assist with project startup / estimate handoff and budgeting.
• Help monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
• Lead bid closings.
• Mentor, guide and train estimating staff.
• Assist Chief Estimator with B2W maintenance and updates.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in alternative delivery pursuits.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Experience

5+ years of Estimating experience. Minimum 1 year of field experience.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

The following are the key knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this job.

• Ability to lead estimates for bids up to $75,000,000.
• Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Must have high attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
• Develop a thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
• Become advanced in Bid2Win Estimating software.
• Become proficient in Agtek, SureTrak, Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Become proficient in Blue Beam and SketchUp.
• Become advanced in reading plans and specifications
• Become advanced in takeoffs.
• Must have an understanding of construction sequencing and project staffing requirements.
• Must be familiar with Contract Accounting
• Must have an understanding of critical path.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Other requirements may apply

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Results Driven
• Process Oriented
• Analysis/Solution Driven
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Organization Skills
• Applied Mathematical Skills

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit.
• Frequently required to stand and walk at jobsites.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees - including a superior health benefits package - Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $190,000
(job title and salary will depend on level of experience and qualifications)

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company's Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company's CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.