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Job Description
Job Description
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One of the fastest-growing construction start-ups in 2020 - 2024, our client is rapidly expanding and seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team. Specializing in design-build services for commercial clients, they manage a diverse portfolio of exterior (parking upgrades, EV charger installations) and interior (retrofits, tenant improvements, move-ins / move-outs) projects.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in construction estimation, blueprint analysis, and project financial oversight. The company is experiencing significant growth and seeks a skilled Estimator to help manage its increasing project volume.
Job Title : Estimator / Sr.Estimator
Salary : $105K - $140K DOE Bonus Opportunity
Department : Business Development
Reports To : Director of Business Development
FLSA Status : Exempt
Location : Westlake Village, CA
Work Model : In-person
Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Could vary depending on business needs)
JOB SUMMARY :
The Estimator / Sr. Estimator will be responsible for overseeing the estimation process for multiple simultaneous construction projects. The role requires expertise in blueprint analysis, quantity take-offs, cost estimation and estimate writing, as well as proficiency in Procore, AutoCAD and / or Bluebeam. The ideal candidate should reside within a 25-mile radius of Westlake Village, CA, as regular on-site visits are required.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY include but are not limited to :
Estimating & Project Support :
- Perform quantity take-offs for projects, utilizing both formal blueprints and field measurements.
- Read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings to ensure accurate cost estimation.
- Utilize Procore, AutoCAD and Bluebeam to develop, modify, and analyze project blueprints.
- Assist in pricing and bidding for construction projects, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
- Track costs and identify potential budget risks.
- Communicate with clients, project managers, superintendents, architects, engineers and consultants to clarify scope, materials, and scheduling.
- Participate in internal estimate reviews and contribute to value engineering solutions.
- Write the project narrative : Clearly describe the project’s scope, sequencing, and key activities to outline what will happen during the project and how the work will be executed.
- Assist in the final assembly and presentation of estimates.
- Maintain organized records of all bid-related information for future reference.
- Support field operations with change order pricing as needed.
- Conduct occasional site visits for field verification and client meetings.
- Expand and manage a portfolio of projects, clients, and leads to drive business growth.
Subcontractor Coordination & Bid Management :
Industry Expertise & Relationship Management :
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
COMPUTER SKILLS - Demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe, Google office suite, and other modern connectivity applications (e.g. Zoom, Slack, Asana) for daily internal communication.
LANGUAGE SKILLS and MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and respond appropriately through written or verbal form; demonstrate tactfulness when communicating, including internal communication with staff members of all levels; ability to communicate with a variety of audiences effectively. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all measure units using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING – Demonstrate the ability to effectively apply common sense and follow through to daily tasks; demonstrate the ability to work with little or no supervision; demonstrate excellent analytical skills; demonstrate the ability to efficiently conduct research and ask appropriate probing questions to complete necessary tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use phone and headset; use hands, arms, fingers to type; answer phones; write; use calculator; demonstrate strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; demonstrate clear vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
SENSORY DEMANDS - The incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration. The incumbent must also spend long hours on the computer entering information which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
MENTAL DEMANDS - There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant pressure. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.
REGULAR WORK SCHEDULE – Varies depending on business needs; however, the company's regular business hours are 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, Monday – Friday.
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Salary : $105,000 - $140,000
