Are you tired of managing the same types of projects over and over with no opportunities for growth or diversity? Do You dream about working for a company where you have direct access to leadership? Look no further! We are a thriving commercial construction company founded in 1977 and we want you to join our team.
Our Mission and Vision: To be the most trusted building partner in the communities that we serve.
This is our goal in EVERYTHING that we do. This is how we know we are successful as a company. To reach this, we understand that our relationships are everything. Our relationships with owners, each other, and our community.
Our core values are:
- Be there for each other
- Support our communities
- Be transparent
- Make things right
S+B James Construction has been setting the standard for excellence in healthcare, education, life sciences, commercial, retail, industrial, and public works construction in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
Opportunities for Position Location:
- Southern California (including Moreno Valley)
Key Responsibilities:
- Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with project teams to develop complete estimates.
- Perform accurate quantity "take-offs" to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
- Prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information.
- Facilitate and secure subcontractor and/or supplier quotes to ensure they are compliant with the project conditions, specifications, and design parameters.
- Set-up new projects in Building Connected and generate bid packages for each definable feature of work.
- Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms, scopes of work, and other bid solicitation information as required.
- Ensure timely completion of estimates by establishing priorities and target dates.
- Review constructability issues with the project team.
- Identify potential value engineering opportunities and suggest cost-saving alternatives without compromising project integrity or quality.
- Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data.
- Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.
- Participate in project pursuits and presentations as required.
Education and Experience Required:
- Valid driver's license and reasonable driving record.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
- At least two years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry. Estimating experience within the commercial, educational, or healthcare sectors is desirable.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and general profit/loss terms.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam or Adobe.
- Team player!
Full Time / Salary Range: $100k-$195k depending on experience
Benefits:
- 100% Health insurance for Employee
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental / Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness Days
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus based on company success
- Company sponsored events in the community
- Recruiting Bonuses
- Company Credit Card
- Phone Allowance
- Annual Christmas Party with Hotel
