BNBuilders Inc

Estimator

BNBuilders Inc$100K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field.
  • Strong communication and listening skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (like Timberline).
  • Detail-oriented with resourceful research capabilities.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and team orientation.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
  • Flexibility in work hours as required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate and detailed quantity surveys.
  • Research and gather relevant information for project estimates.
  • Develop comprehensive project cost estimates up to $5 million.
  • Participate in preconstruction meetings to engage with external customers.
  • Assess local subcontractors' capabilities for proposal solicitation.
  • Communicate project scope during subcontractor discussions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance plans.
  • Flexible, untracked vacation policy.
  • Accrued sick leave with annual carryover.
  • Paid parental leave and nine paid holidays annually.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after one year of service.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

The Estimator is responsible for supporting the preconstruction effort for one or more disciplines, quantity survey, subcontractor solicitation, and independent research of specified items, including the determination of applicable project plans, specifications and supporting documentation.

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $150,000 annually (companywide)

BENEFITS:

  • Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans - a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
  • Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
  • Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
  • 9 paid holidays each year.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager's assessment of your performance.
  • A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
  • We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It's 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal

  • Prepare consistently accurate, detailed, quantity surveys.
  • Identify, research and obtain relevant information, through independent research, related to items for which they are tasked with quantifying or soliciting subcontractor proposals.
  • Independently develop complete project cost estimate package for projects in a range up to $5m, depending on complexity.

Owner / Architect

  • Attend preconstruction meetings to learn project information and gain exposure to external customer interactions.

Subcontractor

  • Awareness of the local subcontractor community and ability to understand and differentiate capabilities of the subcontractors being solicited for proposals.

Able to discuss project scope clearly and effectively during the subcontractor solicitation process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree within the construction field.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (Timberline or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
  • Careful attention to detail and resourcefulness in acquiring project specific information.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks under differing deadlines.
  • Able to work flexible hours as needed or required by project or proposal deadlines.


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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Capable of traversing over construction-type terrain when under development; moving through the construction site and the materials in place for use on the site; climbing ladders and temporary stairways; conducting visual inspections of quality of construction and materials being used in construction. Conduct jobsite walks to ensure successful project completion. Conduct jobsite walks to identify and eliminate safety hazards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BNB believes in collaboration, team building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Note: BNBuilders retains the discretion to change the details of this posting at any time.

About BNBuilders Inc

BNBuilders Inc is a construction company that specializes in commercial and institutional projects. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. BNBuilders has completed projects for clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 Best Places to Work award from the San Diego Business Journal.
Learn more about BNBuilders Inc
Size
300 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+30%
Revenue
$150 million

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