What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Tecture?
Company Description
Tecture is a design and fabrication studio that lives at the intersection of architecture and art. We are a diverse team of designers and innovators who take pride in crafting beautiful solutions for our clients.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Estimator at Tecture located in San Diego, CA. The Project Estimator will be responsible for analyzing project plans and drawings, creating material and labor estimates, developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors, working closely with project managers to develop strategies to reduce costs, and monitoring project progress to ensure costs are in line with forecasts. The Project Estimator will decide the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Each project here at Tecture is custom and unique so advanced knowledge of custom fabrication processes is essential.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers
- High proficiency in ability to read and interpret technical documents and architectural plans
- Exceptional time management skills
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in project management, millwork or construction industry
- 5 years minimum as estimator in a similar industry (ex. millwork, custom manufacturing, metal shop)
- Basic 3D CAD software experience (ex. Rhino, SketchUp, other) as required for dimensioning and understanding of project scope
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