5+ years of estimating experience in construction or design-build environments.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficient in reading plans, blueprints, and comprehending contractual obligations.
Experience with Salesforce for tracking estimates and projects.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute estimates for construction projects.
Collaborate with Sales to ensure estimates align with bid strategies.
Review architectural and structural drawings for compliance with bid documents.
Prepare complete quantity surveys and cost estimates for projects.
Lead estimating team in project pursuits and update Salesforce with project data.
Benefits
Competitive compensation paid weekly.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employer-paid life insurance coverage.
401k matching program with contributions.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Estimator - Design Build will plan, coordinate, direct and execute estimates as required.
They will help coordinate incoming estimates and opportunity tracking through Salesforce and work with the Sales team to ensure that estimates and budgets are coordinated with bid strategies as required.
The Senior Estimator will work with operations to ensure risks are mitigated and margin is maximized through the design process.
Competitive Compensation Range: $110,000-$140,000 annually, depending on experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects, and proprietary information.
Evaluate projects, determine the scope, and understand the level of detail required by the Business Development team.
Support Sales with conceptual budgets and takeoffs
Review all architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by internal and outside sources for compliance with bidding documents.
Evaluate project construction schedules and coordinate as needed with internal customers to ensure buy-in prior to bid submission.
Prepare complete quantity surveys (takeoffs) for all materials included in the scope of the bid.
Prepare material summaries and sketches as required for soliciting quotations and developing cost estimates.
Estimate all field and shop labor hours required for the scope of work in conjunction with relevant departments.
Obtain labor rates, tax rates, transportation expenses, duty rates, and other cost information required for cost estimate preparation.
Solicit subcontractor quotations as necessary to complete the scope of work.
Update subcontractors with plans, specifications, and addenda as needed.
Review vendor quotations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.
Update vendors when addenda are issued and address questions and clarifications from vendors.
Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates for projects.
Prepare sales prices, formal proposals, unit prices, and other bid-required breakdowns.
Complete lists of inclusions, clarifications, and exclusions for submission with bids.
Review and mark up all contract documents.
Prepare and lead pre-submittal reviews with Sales and Management teams, identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering (VE) items.
Prepare final customer submittal packages and handoff documentation for the Project Management team.
Organize and manage the estimating team for project pursuits.
Update Salesforce with required project information.
Support Business Development and Operations with scope and contract negotiations.
Complete monthly reviews of actual job cost information with the Chief Estimator.
Support Project Management teams with budgets and cost analysis to minimize risk and achieve margin goals.
Consult with the Chief Estimator and drive departmental improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to effectively listen and engage with all levels of the organization.
Builds strong relationships; engages and motivates teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints; exceptionally collaborative.
Ability to maintain attentiveness to detail and accuracy throughout involvement in multiple projects without losing sight of goals and deadlines.
Possess the technical knowledge to allow for discussion and presentation of solutions and options to Clark Pacific's internal and external customers.
Excellent organization skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
Problem solving skills that aim to remedy and prevent reoccurrence.
Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationships with team members and other organizations.
Passionate about Clark Pacific's vision and mission; able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values and core competencies of Clark Pacific to others.
Ability to read plans and blueprints and understand other contractual obligations associated with the company's projects.
Able to exercise appropriate discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
Core Values
Determination: Meet challenges head on
Innovation: Always look for better
Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all
Benefits
Competitive compensation, paid weekly
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
Medical FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent
