High-end residential Construction: Senior Estimator, San Francisco

Position: High-end residential Construction: Senior Estimator, San Francisco, 94124
POSITION PROFILE
POSITION TITLE:
Senior Estimator (High-end residential construction)
REPORTING TO:
Production Manager
LOCATION:
San Francisco, 94124
OUR CLIENT:
Aaron Gordon Construction

With a growing reputation as San Francisco’s most respected residential contractor, our client-first philosophy has made us the top-rated Bay Area contractor on Yelp, with immaculate work that speaks for itself. Our team is comprised of people who are not only experts but who also work together all the time. We know each other’s tendencies, complement one another, and anticipate trouble before it happens.

It’s a nice way to work. We also collaborate with a consistent collection of exceptional trade contractors to support our core team. A happy worker makes for better work. And better work makes for repeat clients. It’s a simple formula that we trust.

Due to company growth, Aaron Gordon seeks to fill a
Senior Estimator
position.


This is a salaried position with benefits.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Estimator must be proficient in estimating high-end residential projects, negotiating with contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers, budgeting the projects, establishing relationships, and working closely with project managers and owners.
The estimator will perform duties related to business development, marketing, and preparation of construction project cost estimates for both competitive hard bid and negotiated construction projects. The estimator will be responsible for performing quantity take-offs, soliciting supplier/subcontractor bids, proposal preparation, and post-bid documentation.

The Estimator must be able to perform the following duties, not limited to:

Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work.

Understand project logistics and schedule.

Determine labor and equipment costs for self-perform work.

Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.

Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and materials pricing.

Build successful relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier quotes.

Perform post-bid buy-outs.

Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with clients, owners, architects, engineers, etc.

Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.

Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include final project estimate.

Review “take off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.

Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid and the ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously.

Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.

Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

We realize that every interested candidate might not have all of the desired experience, but here is what we are looking for in terms of experience and skills… the more you have, the better!

Minimum ten years of general construction-related experience, with a minimum of three years as an estimator for residential construction projects, ideally with high-end work and finishes. Previous hands-on trade experience is a plus.
Solid experience in construction “best practices.”
Experience estimating projects in the $1-5M range.
Must have strong technical and computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project or Fast Track software.
Strong knowledge of hands-on construction and carpentry skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
:
Knowledge of building construction principles, costs, materials, and methods.
Knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating local residential building construction.
Ability to do a detailed material take-off.
Knowledge of construction…