Preconstruction Estimator – Healthcare & K-12 Projects

S+B James Construction; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonus program

Community events

Referral bonuses

Phone allowance

Holiday party with hotel accommodation

Job summary

S+B James Construction in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Preconstruction team. This position develops accurate construction estimates from concept through bid, collaborating with clients, design teams, trade partners, suppliers, and internal project groups.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of commercial construction with HCAI (OSHPD) healthcare and/or DSA K-12 estimating experience highly preferred, and proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, takeoffs, BIM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered
• Commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specs to understand scope and requirements
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and other costs
• Develop conceptual to hard-bid estimates and value engineering options
• Evaluate project documents for scope gaps, constructability, cost risks, and opportunities
• Maintain estimates through design with cost comparisons and variance analyses
• Collaborate with trade partners and clients to ensure competitive bids
• Lead preconstruction efforts on complex projects as experience allows

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Takeoffs

BIM tools

MS Excel

Job description

S+B James Construction in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Preconstruction team. This position develops accurate construction estimates from concept through bid, collaborating with clients, design teams, trade partners, suppliers, and internal project groups.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of commercial construction with HCAI (OSHPD) healthcare and/or DSA K-12 estimating experience highly preferred, and proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, takeoffs, BIM