Lead Estimator - General Contractor, Tenant Improvement Projects 🏗️👷♂️🚜

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Established Commercial General Contractor with nearly 50 years of work focused in tenant improvement projects and single-story ground-up builds across the Western U.S. now expanding team for an experienced Estimator!

This Jobot Job is hosted by Pat Ward

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Salary $100,000 - $145,000 per year

A Bit About Us

As a family-owned and operated General Contractor with success working across California and the Western United States, we understand that our employees are integral to our success. We pride ourselves on providing a family-oriented work environment along with the latest software and technology to deliver top-tier service to each and every one of our clients. As we've grown our team and client base over the past 45 years, we remain committed to setting the standard in commercial construction. Today, we are growing our teams for new projects and clients primarily focused in the corporate services sector although we also specialize in medical, government, retail, banking, and fast-food projects ranging from single story ground-up builds to highly technical tenant improvement projects.



Why join us?

• 100-145k Base Salary
• Performance & Project Profitability-based Bonus
• Car Allowance, Gas Card, & Company Credit Card
• Per Diem Allowance
• 100% Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits for Employees (100% Company-Paid Dental & Vision Benefits for Dependents)
• 401K
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Life Insurance
  
  

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope and objectives of projects including single-story and 2-story ground-up builds as well as tenant improvement projects.
• Conduct site visits and collect data on materials, labor, equipment, and other factors that may affect the project cost.
• Provide clear and detailed quantity take-offs.
• Client communications throughout the bid process.
• Collecting, developing, and issuing request for information to the design team and distributing responses to subcontractors.
• Lead or assist in obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotations for Bids.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain subcontractor bid leveling documentation for review and discussion throughout the bid process.
• Assist project team in contract negotiations with subcontractors.
• Stay updated on current market prices, material costs, and industry trends.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, proposals, and project documentation.
• After a project is awarded, ensure that site personnel are provided with proper detailed documentation related to the project, including subcontractor scopes and exclusions.
• Aid writing and issuing purchase order requests to the accounting department.
• Aid in scope dispute with trades, as well as, tracking and writing of change orders throughout the construction process.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field of study
• 5 years of commercial construction experience at a General Contractor working on corporate office, retail, banking, and commercial tenant improvement projects
• 3 years of direct estimating experience or equivalent
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Software (AutoDesk), Estimating Software (ProEst), and Scheduling Software (MS Project)
  
  

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