Estimator

Here's how a Estimator for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within California Buildings contributes to our team located in Glendale or San Diego office: Responsibilities - Leads small to medium estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents. - Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements. - Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents. - Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule. - Recognizes risks related to project specific requirement, site, schedule and market conditions/constraints. Uses contract terms to identify risks and opportunities. - Assists with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team. - Performs bid-day assignments and supports other estimators to successfully close various scopes. - Develops and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders including lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners and suppliers. - Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support. - Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit. - Leads a small team including mentoring and coaching indirect reports. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent. - 4 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6 months of on-site experience is preferred. - Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25 million in various delivery methods. - General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures. - Intermediate knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures. - Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information, and competitors. - Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable. - Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers. - Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology. The estimated salary range for this role is $110,000 to $140,000, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer. Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc. Primary Location: Glendale, California, San Diego, California Job Title: Estimator Requisition ID: 14840