Senior Estimator

1 week ago

los angeles hollywood, United States Hirewell Full time

Seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong background in large-scale multifamily projects. This top-tier role requires someone with excellent communication, mathematical, and critical thinking skills, who can immediately contribute to our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of construction methods, plan review, value engineering (VE), and bidding processes, making a significant impact on the success of our projects.


Responsibilities:


Estimating & Bidding:

  • Develop and manage bid packages in Procore to send Invitations to Bid (ITB) to qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive database using Procore Estimating.
  • Provide conceptual estimates for early project planning, leveraging historical data and cost trends.
  • Review project specifications, blueprints, proposals, and documents to understand the full scope of each project.
  • Generate clear, detailed quantity takeoffs using industry-standard software, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Review and level subcontractor bids, conducting risk assessments to identify potential issues.
  • Offer feedback to design teams and ownership based on cost analysis and constructability reviews.

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to clarify discrepancies and resolve issues between takeoffs and bids.
  • Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring a consistent pipeline of competitive pricing.
  • Assist the project team with budgeting, bid leveling, and value engineering (VE) to optimize project costs.

Project Coordination:

  • Review soils, engineering reports, and other relevant documents to assess cost implications.
  • Create detailed scopes of work and bid proposals for subcontractor awards.
  • Prepare buy-out packages for internal scoping meetings with selected subcontractors.
  • Track pre-construction costs, subcontractor bids, and ensure estimates remain organized and aligned with project schedules.

Additional Duties:

  • Issue and distribute purchase orders to subcontractors in collaboration with the Project Manager.
  • Track and manage variance purchase orders as needed.
  • Maintain contract files and ensure proper documentation, including certificates of insurance, W9s, and more.
  • Support the team in maintaining unit price costs and stay informed on current market trends.

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, highly organized professional with:

  • A proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, able to identify and address issues efficiently.
  • The capacity to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and accurate project details.
  • A proactive approach to maintaining project timelines and quality standards.


Qualifications:


Education:

  • High School Diploma required; a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as an estimator in multifamily general contracting or similar construction environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in construction methods, processes, and reading construction documents.
  • Proficiency with estimating software; experience with Procore is highly preferred.
  • A strong understanding of construction market trends, material pricing, and VE strategies.

Skills:

  • Exceptional attention to detail, especially in written work.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Adept at using computer-based project management and estimation applications.
  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
  • Thorough understanding of CSI codes (Construction Specifications Institute).
  • Bilingual candidates are a plus.


Apply here or send your resume to tricia@hirewell.com

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