Senior Estimator

Uprite Construction Corporation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction Corporation in Northern California seeks a Senior Estimator to lead all phases of the estimating process for ground-up commercial projects. You will work with owners, architects, and subs to develop accurate, competitive bids and manage risk from concept to turnover.

Applicants should have extensive tilt-up estimating experience and a proven track record on ground-up projects ranging from small to large-scale ($10M–$200M+). Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Extensive experience estimating ground-up tilt-up construction projects.
• Strong experience with industrial and commercial construction projects.
• Experience preparing conceptual budgets, GMPs, negotiated work, and competitive bids.
• Strong relationships with Northern California subcontractors and suppliers.
• Experience estimating projects from $10M to $200M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, negotiated, and hard bid estimates.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for ground-up commercial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and other documents.
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Prepare bid packages, scopes of work, and estimate summaries.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost saving solutions.
• Participate in design meetings and provide preconstruction support.
• Maintain current market pricing and historical cost databases.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Identify project risks and develop cost mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement planning and project buyout.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure smooth preconstruction to execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, owners, and design partners in Northern California.

Skills

Tilt-up estimating

Ground-up tilt-up

Commercial construction

Budgeting & GMPs

Subcontractor analysis

Leadership & communication

Cost estimating

Job description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading all phases of the estimating process, from conceptual budgeting through final bid and project turnover. This individual will work closely with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and operations teams to develop accurate and competitive estimates.

This position requires extensive tilt up estimating experience. Candidates must have a proven background estimating ground up tilt up projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, negotiated, and hard bid estimates
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and complete cost estimates for ground up commercial construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and other project documents
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Prepare bid packages, scopes of work, and estimate summaries
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost saving solutions
• Participate in design meetings and provide preconstruction support
• Maintain current market pricing and historical cost databases
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Identify project risks and develop cost mitigation strategies
• Support procurement planning and project buyout
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations teams to ensure a successful transition from preconstruction to execution
• Build and maintain long term relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and design partners throughout Northern California

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 8 years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor
• Extensive experience estimating ground up tilt up construction projects is required
• Strong experience estimating industrial and commercial construction projects
• Experience preparing conceptual budgets, GMPs, negotiated work, and competitive bids
• Strong relationships with Northern California subcontractors and suppliers
• Experience estimating projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million or more
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

Preferred Project Experience

• Tilt up construction
• Industrial facilities
• Manufacturing facilities
• Warehouses
• Distribution centers
• Cold storage facilities
• Commercial office buildings
• Retail developments
• Education facilities
• Ground up commercial construction

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!

We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.