Estimator

Company: Jobot
Location: Yuba City
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Now Hiring Commercial EstimatorsThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Miguel MartinezAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.A bit about us:We started as a small family-owned business and have grown to a national GC ranked in the top 15 within Northern California. Whether your project is a multi-million dollar facility or a small space commercial renovation we will listen to your goals and develop a strategy based on your business needs. It is our goal to build a long-lasting relationship you can depend on.Why join us?We are a values-oriented organization that offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunity for advancement.Job DetailsRequirements:

• Handling the project from the first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, ask the right questions, and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Must be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
• Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Ability to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Must be able to collaborate with the project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction costs.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions for bidders, trade-specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations to the customer/owner and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner.
• Must have experience being a member of the team involved in requests for proposal responses (RFPs) and the formal presentation for a project.
• Able to engage and develop business with new and existing customers.Qualifications
  • Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
  • Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
  • Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
  • Effective participation in a team environment, with both external and internal teammates.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software, and Red Team
  • Bachelor's degree a plus but not required.
  • A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.
  • This job is salaried.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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