Lead Construction Estimator for Large-Scale Projects

walshgroup; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group, Ltd. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Construction Estimator to support management, operations and estimating staff in reviewing plans, requirements and specs.

The Estimator will rely on extensive knowledge of construction means, costs and engineering principles to develop estimates for large commercial, residential, healthcare, and transportation projects. Must be confident in leading estimators, performing quantity takeoffs, preparing bid packages, and evaluating bid quotes while

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience or College Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience estimating projects over $30M.
• Understanding of all applicable estimating software.
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-task.
• Prioritize workload and meet deadlines while adapting to changing tasks and demands.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.).
• Assist with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance.

Skills

Estimating software proficiency

Construction costs knowledge

Communication skills

Team coordination

Multi-tasking

Deadline adherence

Presentation skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Walsh Group, Ltd. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Construction Estimator to support management, operations and estimating staff in reviewing plans, requirements and specs.

The Estimator will rely on extensive knowledge of construction means, costs and engineering principles to develop estimates for large commercial, residential, healthcare, and transportation projects. Must be confident in leading estimators, performing quantity takeoffs, preparing bid packages, and evaluating bid quotes while