Lead Estimator - General Contractor, Tenant Improvement Projects -️-♂️-

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established commercial general contractor is expanding its team and seeking an experienced Estimator. This role involves reviewing project plans, conducting site visits, and providing detailed estimates for various construction projects. The company values a family-oriented work environment and offers competitive salaries along with comprehensive benefits, including 100% company-paid healthcare. If you're passionate about construction and looking to make an impact in a supportive setting, this is the opportunity for you. Join a team dedicated to excellence in the construction industry and help shape the future of commercial projects across the Western U.S.

Benefits

Performance & Project Profitability-based Bonus

Car Allowance

Gas Card

Company Credit Card

Per Diem Allowance

100% Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits

401K

3 Weeks PTO

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial construction with estimating experience.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans to determine scope and objectives.
• Conduct site visits and collect data on project costs.
• Assemble accurate estimates and proposals in a timely manner.

Skills

Commercial Construction Experience

Estimating Skills

Client Communication

Construction Cost Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoDesk

ProEst

MS Project

Job description

This range is provided by Jobot. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Established Commercial General Contractor with nearly 50 years of work focused in tenant improvement projects and single-story ground-up builds across the Western U.S. now expanding team for an experienced Estimator!

A Bit About Us

As a family-owned and operated General Contractor with success working across California and the Western United States, we understand that our employees are integral to our success. We pride ourselves on providing a family-oriented work environment along with the latest software and technology to deliver top-tier service to each and every one of our clients. As we've grown our team and client base over the past 45+ years, we remain committed to setting the standard in commercial construction. Today, we are growing our teams for new projects and clients primarily focused in the corporate services sector although we also specialize in medical, government, retail, banking, and fast-food projects ranging from single story ground-up builds to highly technical tenant improvement projects.

Why join us?

• 100-140k Base Salary
• Performance & Project Profitability-based Bonus
• Car Allowance, Gas Card, & Company Credit Card
• Per Diem Allowance
• 100% Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits for Employees (100% Company-Paid Dental & Vision Benefits for Dependents)
• 401K
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Life Insurance

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope and objectives of projects including single-story and 2-story ground-up builds as well as tenant improvement projects.
• Conduct site visits and collect data on materials, labor, equipment, and other factors that may affect the project cost.
• Provide clear and detailed quantity take-offs.
• Client communications throughout the bid process.
• Collecting, developing, and issuing request for information to the design team and distributing responses to subcontractors.
• Lead or assist in obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotations for Bids.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain subcontractor bid leveling documentation for review and discussion throughout the bid process.
• Assist project team in contract negotiations with subcontractors.
• Stay updated on current market prices, material costs, and industry trends.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, proposals, and project documentation.
• After a project is awarded, ensure that site personnel are provided with proper detailed documentation related to the project, including subcontractor scopes and exclusions.
• Aid writing and issuing purchase order requests to the accounting department.
• Aid in scope dispute with trades, as well as, tracking and writing of change orders throughout the construction process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field of study
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience at a General Contractor working on corporate office, retail, banking, and commercial tenant improvement projects
• 3+ years of direct estimating experience or equivalent
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Software (AutoDesk), Estimating Software (ProEst), and Scheduling Software (MS Project)

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction, Building Construction, and Architecture and Planning