Senior Estimator - Concrete Paving & Bid Prep

Flatiron Construction Corp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO and paid time off

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp in San Diego is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

Bring diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities. Salary range USD 110,000–130,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Experience with concrete pavement estimating or field experience in concrete paving.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposals, drawings, and pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of the estimate.
• Incorporates historical data into unit and man-hour figures.
• Provides input on project risks to lead estimator and aligns final estimate with schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares takeoffs and calculates material quantities from engineering drawings.
• Monitors client addenda and advises on changes.
• Assists with design review options and recommends cost-effective solutions.
• Supports hand-off meetings between pursuit and project management.
• Recommends vendors and subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Collaborative mindset

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Construction Management or related field

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

Overview

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

Bringyour diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilientcommunities.

What you will be doing

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
• Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
• Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• Experience with concrete pavement estimating or with field experience in concrete paving who are looking to transition into an Estimator role
• 3+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary MinUSD $110,000.00/Yr.Salary MaxUSD $130,000.00/Yr.