Construction Estimator

Job Title: Preconstruction EstimatorPay: $150,000 - 200,000 depending on experience + BonusJob Type: Full TimeDirect Hire, 100% onsiteTypical work hours: 7 am to 4 pm - Monday through Friday (Fridays - everyone works from home)occasional overtime may be neededWork environment: working at a desk with keyboarding skillsTravel requirements: occasional trips to job sites or outside agenciesBenefits:Bonus: every sept. get a bonus depending on the following:Company profitIndividual contributionDepartment contributionVehicle allowance or vehicle - the company has done it both ways401(k) - 4% matchHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceCompany Details:The client is a construction company that specializes in building custom homes and commercial properties. They offer a range of services, including design and build, renovations, and property development. Job DescriptionThe Preconstruction Estimator's (PCE) role is to assist the Vice President of Pre-construction, Senior Project Manager, and other operations staff members with preconstruction pursuits from preliminary bids to budget procurement. PCE will primarily be responsible for setting up and maintaining preconstruction project records, subcontractor solicitations, scope estimating, and analyzing assigned projects. PCE will also be involved in assisting the project team during the buy-out and scope development for awarded projects.GENERAL INFORMATIONExempt positionWorksite location at construction job site trailer, or main offices, depending on company needsReports to the Project Manager and all executive members of the companyWorks closely with Vice President of Pre-construction and Project ManagerRESPONSIBILITIES:Review design documents and complete an accurate quantity take-off for assigned scopes of workActively review scope and quantity information with subcontractors in advance of bid day draft a Comparison of Bid (COB) sheet and ensure a complete scope of workIdentify and solicit the "right" subcontractors for various preconstruction pursuits and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage in each scope of workCommunicate "persistently" with subcontractors regarding involvementinterest in preconstruction pursuits and diligently follow up to review project scope and pricing prior to bid dayResponsible for setting up the estimate bid binder & digital file, bidders' contact list, and invitations for preconstruction projectsReview design iterations, addendums, updates, etc,. and identify changes in scope that may result in cost changes. Update COB to reflect the changes and adequately communicate said changes to bidders to ensure inclusion in bidders' pricing. Make sure bidders receive updated design documents.Manage all project files, including but not limited to plans, permits, supplemental informationMemorialize and distribute all meeting minutes within 24hrsDevelop professional letters and memos as requestedDevelop and maintain good working relationships with development partners, architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, other project specialists, and team members to achieve mutual goals;Organize project-related tasks with key contributors to ensure adherence to project goalMUST HAVES:Must have at least 5 years of experience estimating multi-family. (It doesn't have to be all multi-family. It can be some multi-family and some commercial. Residential is not desired.)Must not have any records of felony convictionsMust be able to go on occasional trips to job sites or outside agenciesMust be a graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in construction science, engineering, architecture, or other related field andor equivalent experienceMust have a valid driver's license and adequate insurance to travel for the companyMust have experience in blueprint reading, estimating, developing budgets, analyzing information, reporting, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, and MS ProjectNICE TO HAVES:Knowledge and experience in Procore or similar Project Management Software is a plusBilingual in Spanish is a plus

Created: 2025-02-22