Estimator in San Leandro

Energy Jobline ZR; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Olson Steel, a leading steel erection and fabrication company in San Leandro, CA, seeks an Estimator to develop complete estimates and proposals for projects ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000. All work is conducted in California, and the role requires physical presence in our San Leandro office.

The Estimator will review bid documents, perform takeoffs, develop scope letters, and coordinate with general contractors to ensure accurate bids and successful proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have proven experience in the construction industry — estimating and bidding.
• Strong math and analytical abilities; good written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings and specs to understand scope of work.
• Develop scope letter and share with general contractors before bid day.
• Take-off material, labor and equipment using Fabtrol, Excel, and company standards.
• Communicate scope with contractors/customers as needed before bid.
• Manage time to complete bids for through review.
• Review bid with Chief Estimator/President prior to release; align with capacity.
• Send bid prices to contractors/customers before closing bid time.
• Follow up with contractors post bid.
• Foster relationships with vendors, GCs and subcontractors.
• Prepare project turnover data sheet and review with project managers.
• Review and price change orders or revisions exceeding workload ratio.

Skills

Estimating & bidding

Communication skills

Time management

Math/analytical abilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fabtrol

Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Olson Steel is a leading steel erection and fabrication company who has been servicing the construction industry for over 60 years. We are currently seeking an Estimator to join our team in San Leandro, CA. Estimators play an integral role developing complete estimates and proposals for all assigned projects. Project values will typically range from $100,000 to $3,000,000 dollars of miscellaneous metals and from $500,000 to $10,000,000 dollars in structural steel. Presently all projects are located and constructed in California.

**This position requires physical presence in our San Leandro office - this is not a telecommuting role.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is a job summary and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Essential Duties

1. 1. Review all bid documents, drawings and specifications to become familiar with scope of work prior to starting scope letter and estimate.
2. 2. Develop scope letter and send to general contractors prior to bid day.
3. 3. Take off all material, labor and equipment using Fabtrol, Excel and company estimating standards.
4. 4. Communicate and verify scope with general contractors/customers as necessary prior to bid.
5. 5. Manage time in order to complete bid in plenty of time for through review.
6. 6. Review bid with the company Chief Estimator and or President prior to bid release. (Management will inform estimator on the present state of detailing and production capacity to foster meeting customer expectations early)
7. 7. Send out bid price to general contractors/customers prior to closing bid time.
8. 8. Follow up with all general contractors/customers post bid.
9. 9. Foster relationships with key vendors, general contractors, subcontractors, etc.
10. 10. Write up project turnover data sheet and review successful bids with assigned project managers.
11. 11. Review and price out all change order requests or revisions that exceed a realistic value to workload ratio.

Education

Minimum requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent

Requirements/Desired Skills

Must have proven experience in the construction industry - estimating and bidding . Organization, written & oral communication and time-management skills are a must. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with general contractors and customers; strong math /analytical abilities.