Construction Estimator

4 weeks ago


Pleasanton, United States Millie and Severson Full time

*Please no solicitation by any recruiters*

Millie and Severson is recognized as one of the leading general contractors in California. Since our founding in 1945, Millie and Severson has been an integral part of the building of California and has been the recipient of numerous awards recognizing our highly regarded industry presence. Ranked within the ENR 400 General Contractors as number 146 and named as the 20th largest contractor in California, we are committed to Building A Higher Standard for our clients across a variety of market segments including Healthcare, Industrial, Cultural + Educational, Office, and Medical Office Building.

As employee-owners, many of our employees have spent their entire careers with us, and thats something were very proud of. Theyve done that because weve embraced the notion of work-life balance since our very founding.

Millie and Severson, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, when eligible, that includes:

Competitive Salary

ESOP Employer Funded Employer Stock Option Plan

Discretionary Bonuses

Affordable HMO and PPO Medical Options

100% Employer Paid HMO Medical Option available for Employee

100% Employer Paid Dental PPO for Employee

100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability for Employee

100% Employer Paid $50k Term Life and $50k AD&D for Employee

Voluntary Term Life

Vision

3 Weeks Vacation

5 Days Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

401k

401k Roth

401k Employer Safe Harbor Contribution with 100% immediate vesting

Flexible Spending Medical and Dependent Care

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP)

Employee Referral Program

Continuing Education and Training

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE AS ESTIMATOR:

Candidate must have the ability to prepare detailed analysis of estimate requirements necessary from material summaries with minimum supervision.

  • Review plans for a potential project. Plan may be complete or very conceptual.
  • Verify plans with existing site conditions.
  • Accurately determine and list the scope of work for each trade required to complete the project.
  • Prepare invitations to be selected subcontractors to provide a bid for the project.
  • Review plans and specifications for completeness, inconsistencies, and conflicts.
  • Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) as required to the project consultants to obtain a thorough understanding of the project and the requirements to complete it.
  • Coordinate the distribution of bid documents to subcontractors including any subsequent RFIs, addendums, or other information.
  • Prepare an estimate of quantities and a list of items to compare subcontractor proposals to assure the proposal is complete and qualified.
  • Evaluate subcontractor proposals for consistency with the plans and specifications.
  • Prepare the project budget.
  • Prepare a comprehensive proposal of services containing inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and alternates.
  • After award of the project, prepare a turnover package for Project Management and participate in the turnover meeting.
  • Assist Project Management with follow-up requests for budgeting.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering or related discipline preferred.
  • Experience with Tilt-Up or Medical Offices highly desired.
  • 5+ years of position related experience
  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of processes and procedures and resolution of standard and non-standard issues.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Advanced written and oral communications skills to present information in a concise and articulate manner.
  • Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to coordinate work on multiple facets of a project.
  • Proficient computer skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (expert preferred), Outlook, and Microsoft Project, On Screen Takeoff on an advanced basis, and Blue Beam.
  • LEED certification a plus

How we can contribute to your success:

CAREER GROWTH

The happiness of our employees is one of the most important things to us as a company. We know that happy, fulfilled employees make for happy, fulfilled clients. Part of ensuring that happiness is creating a defined career path for each of our construction professionals.

TRAINING + DEVELOPMENT

We have developed a robust training program thats available to all staff. The program includes internal training sessions delivered by senior members of our staff, plus training hosted by consultants in their respective specialties.

Our training sessions cover a wide range of pertinent topics including project management, constructability and estimating, legal and construction and estimating technology.

PLAY HARD

Around here, we like to have fun just as much as working hard. Our employees have organized teams to play in softball leagues, bowling tournaments, disc golf and other team sports. The company also hosts events all year long picnics, BBQs, parties and galas.

Our core values are the foundation of our culture and act as the basis for everything we do. Click hereto take a look at those qualities that we expect from each other, as well as those that we wholeheartedly reject. Following these guidelines has led to success on more than 4,000 projects and counting.

The one thing we hear over and over again is that employees love working here because of our culture of integrity and respect. It is embedded in our nearly 80 years and practiced every day by every one of our employee-owners. Clients, subcontractors and architects all know that when they work with Millie and Severson, they are working with a company they can trust.

Because people are the greatest asset, Mr. Severson started an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for its employees. Through our retirement plan, our employees have earned an ownership position exceeding 97%, creating a loyalty and longevity that greatly benefits our clients.

Our goal is to develop lasting relationships by consistently exceeding our customers expectations. As Employee-Owners, we take pride in our ability to provide exceptional service in an honest, hard-working environment. In short, we strive to Building a Higher Standard.

*This information sensitive position requires a background screen.

Millie and Severson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Millie and Severson, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.



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