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Estimator - Public Works - General Contractor - Marin County
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The Estimator prepares conceptual, budget, and GMP construction estimates, produces takeoffs and pricing, reviews drawings and specs, conducts constructability and value-engineering reviews, and supports bidding and subcontractor solicitation.
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Job description
Public Works Contractor is seeking an accomplished construction professional to join our team to assist with the continued growth of the company. The position of Estimator will require a result and goal-oriented individual who will become an integral member of our company.
Duties:
- Develop conceptual, budget and GMP estimates
- Prepare accurate takeoffs, material and equipment pricing
- Participate in subcontractor solicitation efforts and conduct job walks as appropriate
- Meet proposal and bid schedules
- Examine subcontractor proposals
- Define and clarify project scopes of work, schedules and procurement requirements
- Successfully develop competitive lump sum bids
- Assist with project estimatesPerform constructability reviews
- Perform value engineering analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to the desired project scope
Prerequisites:
- 5 years construction estimating experience, at least 3 years of which estimating K-12 public school projects preferred.
- Ability to perform preconstruction, estimating and bidding functions on projects up to $20M
- Ability to successfully work with estimating team in preparing estimates and final bid pricing
- Ability to produce accurate conceptual estimates
- Ability to produce project schedules
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clients, subcontractors and design teams
- Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by internal and outside sources for compliance with the bidding documents.
- Ability to build new and maintain existing subcontractor and supplier relationships to obtain competitive advantages
- Knowledge and understanding of unit costs
- Ability to prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates and trend studies for self-perform and subcontractor scopes
- Understanding of contracts, drawings and specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of the factors that impact construction costs and subcontractor risk
- Strong conceptual estimating skills
- Computer literate and experience with spreadsheets, database programs and on-screen take off programs
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Construction, Construction Management or Engineering; or five (5) years related experience and/or training in Construction, Construction Management or engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages depending on experience with opportunities for professional growth.
Benefits Include:
- Employer match 401(k) retirement program
- Health, Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
- Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Performance bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Novato, CA 94945 (Required)
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