New Grad Estimator

FlatironDragados; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

FlatironDragados in Concord, CA is seeking an Estimator to prepare project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals. You will join a team to takeoffs, vendor research, and design reviews, contributing to competitive bids.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 1+ year in estimating, with beginner knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 1+ years in construction estimating or cost control.
• Beginner knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Developing technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, drawings, and pre-bid meetings to define scope and contents of estimate.
• Incorporate historical data into unit and man-hour figures.
• Provide input on project risks to lead estimator; verify estimate aligns with schedule and goals.
• Prepare discipline estimates with complete takeoffs and quantities.
• Monitor client addenda and advise team on changes.
• Assist with design reviews and cost-based option selection.
• Collaborate on hand-off meetings between pursuit and project management.
• Research vendors and subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Estimating

Technical writing

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills ? As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals . B ringyour diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilientcommunities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
• Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
• Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 1+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Beginner knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Developing technical writing skills.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $81,500.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $83,500.00/Yr.