ESTIMATOR

A San Diego based construction Company with operations throughout Southern California is currently seeking a full-time, experienced ESTIMATOR to support our Lakeside, California Operations.

JOB DUTIES:

The duties for this position will include and not limited to the following.

• Prepare cost estimates for projects in their category or categories, including the following
  • Review of RFx instructions & project plan documents
  • Quantity takeoff for self-performed and subcontracted work
  • Requesting of subcontractor and material quotes
  • Selection of vendors
  • Entry of relevant information into bid preparation software,
  • Reviewing with operations staff
  • Preparation of bid documents for submission to the client, including work plans and schedules
  • Technical and business written deliverables, and pricing sheets
  • Following through on submissions
• Manage ongoing work which is awarded as a result of estimates prepared by that individual
• Being responsible for project documentation (submittals, RFIs, notices), ongoing client business deliverables (schedules, billing, notices), and official client communication.
• Other duties as assigned

This position is in the Estimator role in the Estimating department, and promotion or advancement opportunities exist for individuals interested in advancing to a more responsible position over time.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates must possess the following special skills and or requirements to be considered for this position.

• Demonstrated understanding of technical methodology for the preparation of cost estimates for construction (either by recent experience in applicable job or through skills test).
• Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Standard English
• Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Great communication skills both written and verbal
• Contributes to building a positive work environment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 4 Year degree from an accredited college or university & 4 Years Work Experience OR 8 Years Work Experience in a directly related role in this or a similar industry required
• Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Communications, English, Humanities, Construction Engineering or Management, or Allied Fields preferred
• Experience working with public utilities in Southern California, especially SDG&E, SCE, SCG, SWG, IID, LADWP, City of Riverside, or City of Long Beach preferred
• Experience with Heavy Construction Software Suite – HeavyBid preferred
• Experience with Heavy Construction Software Suite HeavyJob and Safety preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred
• Experience with Sage 300/Timberline &/or Sage Paperless preferred
• Experience with Agtek or Autodesk preferred
• Experience with underground dry utility

COMPANY BENEFITS:

The following benefits options are available to eligible employees

• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• 401K (with company contribution match)
• Health Benefits packet includes
  • Multiple medical and dental plan options
  • Voluntary vision, life, and AD&D plans
  • Aflac
  • Employee Assistance Program