Senior Estimator Commercial General Contractor

Overview

Southern California based General Contractor seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with commercial construction retail/restaurant experience and a minimum of (3) years commercial Estimating experience for new construction, site/civil, remodel and tenant improvement projects.

The Senior Estimator oversees the creation of budgets and estimates for projects, and has overall responsibility for implementing all procedures, methods, and processes for the estimating department. This role combines a unique skillset of communication, critical thinking, and construction knowledge to achieve successful bidding, budgeting, buyout, and pre-construction responsibilities.

• Assigns responsibilities for estimating team on each project.
• Reviews project plans, specs, and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete scope.
• Identifies issues, their order of magnitude, and coordinates the RFI process with the design team.
• Prepares accurate quantity takeoffs and obtains materials and/or subcontractor pricing.
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier information and pricing.
• Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, site logistics and other exhibits.
• Prepares instructions to bidders, bid forms, and other bid solicitation documents as required.
• Prepares conceptual budgets and unit pricing metrics.
• Pursues and maintains positive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients to enable growth and communication.
• Ensures all project information is received, maintained, and documented.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with the client through all phases of the Pre-Bid & Post-Bid Process until start of construction, and/or when the Project Manager takes over the project and handing over and reviewing a complete bid package.

• Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel.
• 10 years’ experience in commercial construction.
• 3 years’ experience as a commercial construction estimator.
• Must have excellent computer knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and common online bid software.
• Proficiency with MS Project is required.
• Resume to include a list of references from past employers/clients, and a list of completed projects with a description of the capacity in which you were involved in each project.
• Medical w/ Dental & Vision options
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401K

Compensation Dependent upon experience. $100k-175k+