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Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Tilden-Coil ConstructorsRiverside, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 95,000-145,000

Position Title : Estimator

Employment Terms : Exempt / Salary

Immediate Supervisor :

Senior Estimator

Function / Overview :

Responsibilities consist of supporting the Preconstruction Process which encompasses the following areas :

  • Communication
  • Budgeting
  • Bidding
  • Process Development & Management

The Estimator is responsible for assisting the Preconstruction Manager in the overall function of the Preconstruction Process through specific tasks or management of several tasks. A successful Estimator will require effective organization and communication skills, systems management, accuracy, initiative, decision making, influence, prioritizing, and flexibility.

Performance Expectation

  • Commitment to deadlines
  • Accuracy
  • Standardization
  • Adaptability
  • Strong internal and external relationships
  • Timeliness
  • Core Responsibilities and Duties :

    The Estimator is responsible for :

    Communication

  • Weekly, daily, and / or monthly reporting
  • To executives and preconstruction manager
  • Meeting / collaboration with :
  • Staff, clients, and trade contractors
  • Budgeting

  • Develop and / or perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
  • Develop and / or assist with value engineering considerations
  • Develop and / or assist with trade / bid category cost
  • Evaluate owner budgets
  • Team organization / leadership for large estimates
  • Review bid documents for how they affect pricing and risk
  • Prepare total project cost estimates
  • Coordinate design intent with Architect
  • Review all estimates to ensure company consistency / standards
  • Constructability review
  • Site visits
  • Understanding of market conditions and fluctuations
  • Bidding

  • Bid process assistance
  • Bid checklist management
  • Identify scope / trades necessary for the project
  • Understand upfront documents / Division 0 and 1 & implement
  • Develop bidders list
  • Coordinate reprographics and plan distribution
  • Preconstruction RFI management
  • Addenda review
  • Receive bids and coordinate and compare subcontract quotations for a complete scope of work
  • Bid archiving
  • Post bid estimate evaluations
  • Process Development & Management

  • Maintain relationships with top subcontractor list
  • Maintain black list
  • Prolog database maintenance
  • Master call sheet maintenance
  • Maintain historic cost procedure
  • Develop standard unit cost sheet for typical scopes
  • Tilden-Coil References

  • Company Service Model
  • Production Manual
  • Safety Manual
  • Employee Handbook
  • Estimate Process
  • Construction Billing Process
  • Advanced Responsibilities :

  • Preconstruction Process Developing : Planning, Budgeting, Coordination, Bid Process
  • Preconstruction Manager responsibilities
  • Market trend and construction economics tracking and logging
  • Preparation of subcontract scopes
  • Teach and develop PMs, PEs & bid team to estimate
  • Recommended Computer Skills :

  • CMiC, OPC, Bluebeam, Revit, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or similar Estimating Programs
  • Recommended Education :

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or equivalent continuing education
  • Benefits

    At Tilden-Coil Constructors, we take care of our team. We offer 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families . Additional benefits include profit sharing , a 401(k) with company match , a discretionary annual bonus , and your choice of a company vehicle with fuel card or an auto allowance with fuel card . Were committed to rewarding your hard work and supporting your successboth on and off the job.

    Physical Demands :

    This office position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Involves walking, effective communication, listening, using hands to operate office equipment. Vision abilities required for computer work, reading, writing, typing, data entry and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and / or carry up to 20 pounds; attempt no greater weight without assistance. The noise level in the work environment is an active open office.

    Notice to Search Firms

    Tilden-Coil Constructors ("Tilden-Coil") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Tilden-Coil, including those sent to a Tilden-Coil mailing address, email address, fax machine, directly to employees, or submitted to our resume database, will be considered the property of Tilden-Coil. No fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

    Tilden-Coil will consider any candidate for whom an agency submits an unsolicited resume to have been referred free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain prior written authorization from Tilden-Coils recruiting team before submitting resumesand only in connection with a valid, fully-executed agreement for services and a specific job opening. Tilden-Coil will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such an agreement in place.

    Agency agreements will be valid only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Tilden-Coils Human Resources team. No other Tilden-Coil employee is authorized to approve agreements or bind the company regarding the placement of candidates by staffing agencies.

    The intent of the job description is to provide a general outline of the employment title. Specific responsibilities may vary depending on the individual requirements of the specific project and direction from the immediate supervisor.

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