Lead Estimator

Are you a skilled estimator ready to take the next step in your career? Join our established company in Fresno, CA, where we are passionate about building strong communities and supporting our employees’ growth. As a Lead Estimator, you’ll play a crucial role in the construction process by providing accurate project cost estimates and essential financial insights to drive decision-making.

In this role, you will analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other documentation to create comprehensive cost estimates for mid-level projects. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers, trade partners, and vendors to ensure accurate cost projections and competitive bidding. As the lead estimator, you will oversee the entire estimating process, ensuring attention to detail, strategic planning, and effective problem-solving throughout.

To be successful, you’ll need at least five years of experience in estimating, project engineering, or project management, with a focus on tenant improvement and core/shell construction. Proficiency in reading blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications, along with strong mathematical and analytical skills, is essential. Experience with Bluebeam, Building Connected, and ProEst is preferred. You should be highly organized, able to prioritize tasks effectively, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance, team events, and a work cell phone. If you are ready to bring your estimating expertise to a dynamic, deadline-driven team, apply today by completing our application.

Description of Duties:

• Completes the entire estimating process for mid-level projects and manages mid-level projects through all stages of estimating. Contributes as a team member on complex level projects.
• Participates in Owner’s Meetings as needed.
• Perform conceptual cost estimates early in project engagement.
• Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications to understand project requirements.
• Analyze project scope and materials required to develop detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of design.
• Manage drawing distribution to prospective supplier/subcontractors to obtain bids.
• Utilize cost estimation software and databases to calculate material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Reviews design documents for level of completion, assembles comments and requests for additional information.
• Attends Prebid job walks and evaluates site conditions to gather relevant information for accurate cost estimation.
• Develops scopes of work to be used during estimating and construction process.
• Leads Value Engineering, alternate construction methods, and special studies as required.
• Evaluate subcontractor bid proposals and assist in bid leveling. Identify and input new or revised data into estimating databases.
• Maintain accurate records of cost estimates, contracts, and project documentation.
• Reconcile supplier/subcontractor pricing information with historical data.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in construction cost estimation.
• Understand the supplier/subcontractor market in each project location.
• Supports assembly of GMP documents and assists operations team during the subcontractor buyout process.
• Promote goodwill between Quiring and its suppliers/trade partners.
• Build and maintain exceptional trade partner, client, and team member relationships.
• Attend and participate in training and company meetings as appropriate to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Active participation and execution of Quiring’s Safety Program to maintain a healthy and injury-free work environment.
• Completes other duties as assigned.