Construction Estimator

GrowthWise Search Partners

Construction Estimator

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Want to be a part of a rapidly growing team that has guidance and mentorship to take you opportunities that needs your skills and expertise to the next level in your career?

    Are you an skilled Excel guru who enjoys preparing estimating and pricing packages for multifamily HOA construction projects? If you're seeking a supportive and enjoyable team environment where you can further develop your talents, this opportunity might be an ideal match for you.

    We are seeking an Estimator to join our growing team, to bid for our construction projects.

    Construction Estimator – What You’ll Do

    In this role as the Construction Estimator, you will estimate and bid construction projects for the rebuilding and repair of multi-family Bay Area communities and HOA’s. Construction projects include either exterior decay repair or interior renovations.

    • Estimating and bidding construction projects (you will likely perform estimates for 25+ projects a month)
    • Attend the job walk with the construction manager to gain a thorough understanding of the project
    • Manage and assist with the preparation of RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals
    • Perform plan take offs for scope of work
    • Review project plans and communicate with project subcontractors, providing them with necessary documentation
    • Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures
    • Interface with owner, contractors and others, to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
    • Following successful awarding of the contracts as assigned, manage the awarding of subcontracts and the creation of purchase orders
    • Coordinate the change order process, including but not limited to, assessing and documenting scope, estimating and pricing the change order, managing the creation and approval of the change order
    • Work very closely with the sales and production departments on customer interface
    • Plan for about 90% in office and 10% in the field

    Construction Estimator – What You’ll Need

    • Experience working with MS Excel and creating formulas – you will use MS Excel formulas including creating spreadsheets, data keying and basic formulas for estimation calculations
    • Experience performing estimates for construction projects (commercial, residential, electrical or other transferable experience) and a keen understanding of the entire construction delivery cycle
    • Ability to read and interpret construction contracts, spec books (specifications) and plan drawings

    Construction Estimator – What You Might Have:

    • Knowledge of construction materials for exterior decay repair or interior renovations that can include siding, windows, doors, post, beams, decks, stairs, balconies, carports, countertops, cabinets, casework, floors, plumbing and electrical fixtures, tubs, and tile work
    • Experience in construction sales cycle assisting with identifying new customers or the bid process (additional incentives provided for your participation in sales)
    • Experience with TopBuilder a plus 

    This role requires successful completion of a background investigation and MVR prior to start date.

    Compensation is $90,000+, with bonuses for sales activities. This is a full-time salaried exempt position.

    The position includes company vehicle, comprehensive medical benefits, paid time off and paid sick time, paid holidays, 401k and time off. 

  • Compensation
    $90,000 per year