Project Estimator

B&M CONTRACTORS, INC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a staff estimator to support management and estimating of commercial projects in Southern California. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction procedures, software skills, and the ability to analyze project needs. Growth opportunities are available in this full-time position, emphasizing teamwork and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand construction drawings.
• Background or schooling in construction management.
• Experience with onscreen take-off software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage commercial construction projects.
• Read and analyze construction drawings.
• Maintain accurate logs and assist project management.

Skills

Construction knowledge

MS Word

Intermediate Excel

Email communication

Internet research

Onscreen take-off software

Procore

Education

Background in construction project management

Tools

Blubeam Revu

Job description

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Established commercial concrete subcontractor with office headquartered in Simi Valley, CA. Seeking a staff estimator to assist in estimating and management of commercial construction projects. Subcontracts include architectural/structural concrete services for educational/campus, multifamily/mixed use, commercial property, etc. The successful candidate will report directly to the senior estimator and join a team dedicated to building top-quality projects while providing premium service to leading general contractor clientele throughout Southern California.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

Have a strong understanding of construction industry procedures, especially site/civil construction work.

Read and analyze construction drawings, specifications, and electronic files to determine requirements of construction project in order to create a thorough complete proposal.

Use computer take-off software to quantify the material needs of a project.

Research and price materials from suppliers/market resources in order to provide complete proposal estimate for projects.

Compose detailed proposal to submit for construction project.

Use Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) to create, update and maintain meticulous documents, project proposals, change orders, etc.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (RFI, CO, modifications, as built submittals etc.), track responses and advise the Project Manager of the status.

Assist Project Manager in managing current projects with submittals, startup, scheduling, installation, and completion.

Assist entire company team as needed to assure timely, successful project completion

Develop and maintain cooperative and constructive working relationships with supervisors, peers, vendors and clients

While experience in these areas is ideal, they are not mandatory as we are willing to train the right applicant.

Qualifications and Skills

REQUIREMENTS:

MUST BE ABLE TO READ, NAVIGATE, AND UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS – hardcopy and electronic. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Background in construction project management - schooling or work experience.

Computer knowledge in a Windows environment required. MUST know MS Word & intermediate Excel, proficient email

communication, internet research.

Onscreen take-off, Blubeam Revu, Procore software experience is a plus.

Our company utilizes industry specific computer software that is fairly easy to learn.

This is a growth position that will allow someone to expand with their own initiative and attitude for success

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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