Senior Estimator: Lead Bids on Major Projects

Griffith Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Griffith Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our San Diego Area team. You will develop accurate estimates for private and public works, lead bid closings, and mentor junior staff.

A strong background in takeoffs, cost control, and estimating software is essential. This role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 5+ years estimating experience including at least 1 year in the field, and the ability to interface with owners and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• 5+ years of Estimating experience. Minimum 1 year of field experience.
• Ability to lead estimates for bids up to $75,000,000.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
• Develop knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and prepare pre-bid RFIs.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors prior to bid date to ensure coverage of scope of work.
• Assist in coordination of scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors.
• Preparation of estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
• Mentor, guide and train estimating staff.
• Lead bid closings and assist Chief Estimator with software maintenance.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Reading plans

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Project staffing

Detail oriented

Applied mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bid2Win

Agtek

SureTrak

Primavera P6

MS Project

Blue Beam

SketchUp

Job description

Griffith Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our San Diego Area team. You will develop accurate estimates for private and public works, lead bid closings, and mentor junior staff.

A strong background in takeoffs, cost control, and estimating software is essential. This role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 5+ years estimating experience including at least 1 year in the field, and the ability to interface with owners and contractors.