Senior Estimator

Goodall Brazier; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodall Brazier in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Estimator to join our Estimating/Preconstruction Department. You will prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for heavy civil projects, quantify labor/materials, and solicit bids from bidders and subcontractors.

You will lead portions of multi-discipline estimates, supervise junior estimators, review bids for accuracy, and help develop strategies to meet minority participation goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering, estimating, construction management, general management, or field engineering experience in the heavy civil field is required.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree.
• Software: Takeoff, Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, AGTek.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills.
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
• Field experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects, including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys
• Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Takeoff

Heavy Bid

Bluebeam

AGTek

Job description

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all work; quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning, profitable work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects, including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys
• Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering, estimating, construction management, general management, or field engineering experience in the heavy civil field is required
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree
• Software: Takeoff, Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, AGTek
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
• Field experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity
• Willingness to speak up, listen up, ask open-ended questions, and learn from others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role:

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment:

Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow safety policies and procedures and all applicable laws at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture:

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug-Free Workplace:

A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.