Estimator

Join us at BŌK Modern, a cutting-edge architectural metal systems company located in downtown San Rafael, CA. We specialize in ultra-modern architectural metal systems, including balcony and stair guardrails, wall screens, canopies, and fencing. Collaborating with renowned architecture firms, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in the industry. You will be participating in a wide variety of national and international landmark projects. Our projects are primarily for the multi-residential, educational, and commercial construction industries.

The Role:

BŌK Modern is seeking an Estimator with construction, miscellaneous metal, or metal systems experience to help us with project inquires, estimating, and pre-construction. You will be working with architects, general contractors, and installers to answer construction technical questions regarding our product systems

Onsite employees in the San Francisco Bay area are strongly preferred for this position. For remote hires, BŌK Modern will provide paid onsite training, and the employee can work remotely after that, with monthly team meetings on-site. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares estimates for assigned projects
• Understands and uses Excel worksheets to quote projects
• Generates Requests for Information (RFI) where appropriate
• Works collaboratively with the Sales Team as required for projects
• Works with AS Project Managers to develop a plan to win project
• After award, reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern
• Prepares qualified technical projects to hand off to the Estimating Department
• Understands full product lines with an emphasis on modified standard and custom products
• Provides assistance to architects, designers and end-users for design budgets and technical information to secure interest in our products
• Follow-up on sales leads with great tracking methods and responsiveness
• Partner with sales team and customer to provide creative value-engineered solutions to meet customer budget requirements
• Ensures the correct solutions are utilized, manages bid strategy, and ensures delivery of complex solutions in a cost effective and profitable manner
• Understands manufacturing process changes and improves estimating pricing models to ensure profitability of complex projects
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience estimating in construction, metals or fabrication
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Architecture, Construction Management preferred
• Must be able to review complex architecture drawings in AutoCAD, technical documents and create an initial draft with measurements and other specifications to submit for a project estimate
• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office; extensive knowledge of MS Excel required
• Knowledge of sheet metal or manufacturing process is preferred
• Must be able to work directly with architects, contractors and sub-contractors to quickly find technical solutions
• Must have excellent project management skills including scheduling, budgeting and coordinating with multiple vendors
• Must be able to work with clients to develop and create construction detailing (i.e., mounting details) and assembly drawings
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and super organized
• Proficient in Salesforce and Bluebeam
  

Benefits/ Perks:
Enjoy 100% paid medical and dental insurance, vacation and sick time/PTO, and standard paid holidays.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,000 commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications.

We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only qualified candidates will be contacted.

BOK Modern is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Disabled applicants may request any reasonable accommodation needed to enable them to complete the application process.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000