Estimator - Public Works - General Contractor - Marin

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.

• 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 estimates
  
  Perform constructability reviews
• Perform value engineering analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to the desired project scope

• 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

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.

We offer competitive wages depending on experience with opportunities for professional growth.

• Employer match 401(k) retirement program
• Health, Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $ - $ per year
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Performance bonus

• 8 hour shift

• Construction estimating: 5 years (Preferred)

• Novato, CA 94945 (Required)