Project Estimator (Full Time)
Location: Costa Mesa, CA 92626
A Project Estimator serves a vital function in the growth of a construction company. The Project Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project. They review subcontractor bids in order to choose the most cost effective option. A challenging position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design and design development documents
- Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
- Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid packages and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors
- Accurately level all subcontractor bids
- Negotiate and purchase all subcontractors including the issuance of purchase orders
- Maintain vendor relationships
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients and subcontractors
- Interfacing with field team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules
Computer Systems:
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required)
Educational and Professional Qualifications:
- College educated
- Five year minimum experience in budgeting/estimating commercial interiors, retail as well as core and shell projects
- Must be able to efficiently multi-task
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
- Ability to value engineer
- Knowledge of California subcontractor base