Senior Construction Estimator-Remote

Kimmel Associates; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established and expanding mid-size construction and consulting firm as a cost estimator in their dynamic Construction and Field Services Division. This role is crucial for overseeing project estimations for environmental and civil construction bids, where you'll analyze plans, conduct quantity takeoffs, and collaborate with project managers. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality and safety, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to make an impact in a supportive and innovative environment. If you have a passion for construction and a knack for precise estimation, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimation for environmental and civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project estimation for environmental and civil construction bids.
• Analyze RFPs and conduct quantity takeoffs using various estimating tools.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Construction Plans Analysis

Bluebeam Revu

Vendor Sourcing

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating Software

Database Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Company:

The company is a woman-owned enterprise with a workforce of over 100 employees, specializing in environmental consulting, engineering, and construction services. Since the early 1990's, the company has provided services to a diverse clientele throughout California, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as private industrial clients, contractors, and utilities. The team is composed of technical experts and skilled operators and laborers who are dedicated to delivering high-quality work in a safe and efficient manner. The company takes pride in its outstanding safety record, which has earned it numerous awards.

The company specializes in environmental remediation, and also offers a range of services from heavy civil construction, including general grading, trenching, paving, and landscaping. They handle structural excavations that require shoring, as well as surface and subsurface structural demolition. Their expertise extends to underground utility installation, such as storm drains, sanitary sewers, water supply, and electrical systems. The company is proficient in installing surface water conveyance systems, including drainage swales, dikes, culverts, and headwalls. They also offer industrial facility improvements, encompassing pipe and fittings, electrical, mechanical, and process control work. Additionally, they are skilled in erosion and landslide repair, surface water management and re-grading, retaining wall installation, slope stabilization using engineered fill and geotextiles, and shoreline stabilization with gabion baskets and rock armoring.

The company offers a comprehensive range of environmental services, including mass and surgical excavation of contaminated soil, facility decontamination and closure, and the installation of groundwater extraction systems. They are experienced in setting up soil vapor extraction and air sparging systems, as well as implementing in-situ groundwater treatment remedies. Their expertise also covers the removal and encapsulation of elemental mercury, the installation of treatment system instrumentation and process controls, and the construction of cutoff walls. Additionally, they specialize in landfill gas extraction system installation, waste consolidation unit capping, and the removal and closure of underground and aboveground storage tanks. The company is proficient in pond lining and liner replacement, offers rapid response and recovery services, and handles waste characterization, profiling, and disposal.

About the Position:

A well-established and expanding mid-size construction and consulting firm located in the East Bay Area is looking for an experienced cost estimator, ranging from mid-level to senior, to join its rapidly expanding Construction and Field Services Division. This role involves overseeing all aspects of project estimation for environmental and civil construction bids and projects. Responsibilities include analyzing RFPs, plans, and specifications, conducting quantity takeoffs, sourcing pricing from vendors and subcontractors, developing precise production rates, and assisting project managers with estimates for change orders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the evaluation of bidding opportunities to determine viable projects.
• Analyze construction plans and specifications, utilizing Bluebeam Revu and other estimating tools to generate quantity takeoffs that support estimate development.
• Participate in site visits and bid walks to collect essential site-specific details that influence construction estimates.
• Prepare and issue bid packages, soliciting quotes from suppliers, equipment providers, and specialty subcontractors. Carefully review and assess all received bids for accuracy, completeness, and pricing, selecting those to be included in the final estimates.
• Develop cost estimates using the company’s proprietary estimating system.
• Lead pre-final and final bid reviews with senior construction managers prior to bid submission.
• Provide construction managers with cost estimates for change orders.
• Collaborate with fellow estimators on larger proposals to ensure comprehensive estimates.
• Maintain and update databases with historical pricing information to compare past project production rates with those estimated for new projects.
• Keep databases of current labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing rates up to date.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, science, or management.
• Over 5 years of hands-on experience with proven success in leading and developing construction estimates for environmental remediation and civil construction projects.
• Willingness to travel to job sites for bid walks throughout Northern California as needed.
• Knowledge of prevailing wages, industry codes, and standards.
• Ability and readiness to travel across California for pre-bid meetings and site walks (valid driver’s license required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work effectively within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.