Estimator

Halmar International; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Immediate vesting on 401k matching

Job summary

Halmar International is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our bidding team on construction projects in the San Francisco area. You will prepare preliminary cost estimates, takeoffs, and bid packages, and coordinate with subs and suppliers to secure the best pricing.

You will lead bid reviews, manage bid plans, and ensure documents are current on ShareFile/SharePoint. The role requires strong Excel skills, knowledge of HCSS/HeavyBid, and the ability to work late during pre-submittal

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, supportive, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be able to work late hours and have flexibility during pre-submittal of bids.
• Good communication skills, organization, and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules.
• Prepare accurate quantity surveys/take-offs.
• Solicit bid information from subs/partners/suppliers.
• Distribute and manage bid plans.
• Prepare pricing pages for bids.
• Ensure Bid documents are up to date, including an addendum received, on the shared drive and sharefile for subcontractors.
• Delivery of bids, proposals, and prequalification to Owners.
• Manage, as required, WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE goals during bid process.
• Lead detailed reviews of subcontractor's scope and price prior to award.
• Maintain excellent relationship with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best pricing, delivery, and quality.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Pricing awareness

Responsive to calls/emails

Understand minority goals

ShareFile/SharePoint

Resourceful

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

HCSS

HeavyBid

PlanSoft

ShareFile

SharePoint

Job description

When assigned to a construction project, the Estimator will report to the Project Manager or designated Deputy Project Manager. The Estimator will have a dual reporting role to the Chief Estimator (or designated Senior Estimator) based on experience.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules
• Prepare accurate quantity surveys/take-offs
• Solicit bid information from subs/partners/suppliers
• Distribute and manage bid plans
• Prepare pricing pages for Bids
• Ensure Bid documents are up to date, including an addendum received, on the shared drive and sharefile for subcontractors
• Delivery of bids, proposals, and prequalification to Owners
• Manage, as required, WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE goals during bid process
• Lead detailed reviews of subcontractor's scope and price prior to award.
• Maintain excellent relationship with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best pricing, delivery, and quality.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Employee must be self-motivated, supportive, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be able to work late hours and have flexibility during pre-submittal of bids.
• Good communication skills, organization, and follow-up.
• Able to demonstrate best pricing from several subcontractors.
• Must be responsive to calls, texts, and emails that come in, and be able to quickly identify best pricing.
• Able to understand minority goals, and calculate required pricing from specific subs.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office suite, in particular Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must know software such as HCSS, HeavyBid, PlanSoft and other heavy civil construction bid/management tools.
• Must know how to use sharefile, SharePoint, and organize estimating folders.
• Be innovative and resourceful.

Halmar International offers a fantastic employee benefits package including 100%company paidmedical benefits, tuition reimbursement and immediate vesting on 401k matching contributions upon hire.

“Halmar International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.”