Estimator ll, Industrial Construction

3 weeks ago


Bakersfield, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Opportunity:

Estimator ll, Industrial Construction
Reports to:

Chief Estimator

Who We Are:
Founded in 1972, Total-Western is a privately held, family-owned design, build, operations, and maintenance industrial contractor with offices across the West Coast and projects nation-wide. We are a solution-oriented, industrial partner driven by accountability doing what is right for our customers while delivering the best quality and safety performance. We leverage these services and our 50+ years of experience to provide unmatched value to our clients and partners. Our core values, which represent our company culture and how we approach our work, are the following:

Safety, Operational Excellence, Creativity, & Teamwork . We are committed to partnering with people who share these same values with a passion for building and maintaining a successful and sustainable future.

We are Creative. We are Bold. We are Accountable. We are Visionary.

Who You Are:
As our Estimator ll, you will play a pivotal role on our estimating team. Extensive experience as an estimator in the industrial field. Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. Brilliant management and negotiation skills. Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders. Being a part of a close-knit, high performing team.

You are unbiased, consistent, and efficient.
Attention to detail
A strong ability to stay focused
A strong ability for math
You are Detail-Oriented
Confident in dealing with people
Good time management skills
Well- presented
Lifelong learner

Accountabilities:
Gather information on projects and work to be performed by reviewing documents to identify scope of work, manpower needs and costs, equipment and materials costs and time restraints.
Attend job walks to identify scope of work to be performed, as well as other physical and environmental factors which may affect the bid.
Reviews bid packages in detail including bid documents, plans, blueprints, and drawings to estimate all costs of work to be performed.
Obtain cost bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; and negotiating prices.
Prepare accurate and timely job cost estimates and bid proposals for small to medium sized projects.
Resolve cost discrepancies of items purchased and vendor/estimated amount.
Assist with project control administrative duties, such as: Open jobs, Responding to Requests for Information (RFI), Change Orders (COs), Schedule Updates, Billing, Job Close-Out, Purchase Order Close Out
Perform Take-Offs from drawings and blueprints.
May direct the efforts of an Estimator II or I in assisting to gather and process information received so that an estimate can be prepared.
Frequent travel throughout the region required.
May perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Preferred Requirements:
Ability to work in an organized manner and accurately analyze information.
Excellent estimating skills in heavy industrial projects, chemical production facilities, pipeline (including oil & gas, water, sewer, storm, dry utilities), power plants, water & wastewater treatment, pump stations, groundwater treatment facilities, civil, mechanical, structural steel, excavation, shoring & structural concrete. Brownfield and greenfield.
Ability to perform simple mathematics, addition, subtraction, division.
Ability to use estimating software and personal knowledge to develop accurate budgets and bid proposals.
Ability to develop and maintain positive vendor relationships to negotiate pricing, payment and deliver options.
Must be able to create and provide timely, clear, and complete estimates and progress reports to clients and management.
Experience with MS Project or Premavera scheduling software, and advanced Excel spreadsheets is a plus.
Experience with Hard Dollar, HCSS, Bid2Win or Ineight preferred.
Effective written and oral communication skills to clearly outline bid parameters, costs, estimates, and planning.
Travels within the region to client and job sites for job walks.
Bachelors degree in mathematics, economics, engineering, or construction management preferred.
Proficiency with excel and word, creating documents, worksheets, and data analysis.
5 years or more experience estimating industrial, oil & gas or civil construction projects. Public works experience a plus.

Compensation Range: $95- $125K

We are looking for people who are willing to build and co-create a future of possibilities with us If the above speaks to you, we want to invest in you. Join us in creating an empowering and sustainable future



  • Bakersfield, United States Total Western Full time

    Opportunity: Estimator ll, Industrial Construction Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. Reports to: Chief Estimator Who We Are: Founded in 1972, Total-Western is a privately held, family-owned design, build, operations, and maintenance industrial contractor with offices...


  • Bakersfield, United States Total-Western, Inc. Full time

    Opportunity: Estimator ll, Industrial Construction Reports to: Chief Estimator Who We Are: Founded in 1972, Total-Western is a privately held, family-owned design, build, operations, and maintenance industrial contractor with offices across the West Coast and projects nation-wide. We are a solution-oriented, industrial partner driven by accountability –...


  • Bakersfield, United States Total-Western, Inc. Full time

    Opportunity: Estimator ll, Industrial Construction Reports to: Chief Estimator Who We Are: Founded in 1972, Total-Western is a privately held, family-owned design, build, operations, and maintenance industrial contractor with offices across the West Coast and projects nation-wide. We are a solution-oriented, industrial partner driven by accountability –...


  • Bakersfield, United States Total-Western, Inc. Full time

    Opportunity: Estimator ll, Industrial Construction Reports to: Chief Estimator Who We Are: Founded in 1972, Total-Western is a privately held, family-owned design, build, operations, and maintenance industrial contractor with offices across the West Coast and projects nation-wide. We are a solution-oriented, industrial partner driven by accountability –...

  • Estimator II

    2 weeks ago


    Bakersfield, United States Matrix Service Co. Full time

    Job Summary An Estimator II is responsible for developing project cost estimates for multiple trades, this will require a knowledge of the work being performed and the ability to do quantity take-offs from the available documents and enter those into a standardized database. The estimate will need to be organized to meet the companies and clients expected...

  • Estimator II

    2 weeks ago


    Bakersfield, United States Matrix Full time

    Job Summary An Estimator II is responsible for developing project cost estimates for multiple trades, this will require a knowledge of the work being performed and the ability to do quantity take-offs from the available documents and enter those into a standardized database. The estimate will need to be organized to meet the companies and clients expected...

  • PG&E Entry Level Jobs

    4 weeks ago


    Bakersfield, United States Pacific Gas And Electric Company Full time

    Job Description: This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and subject to collective bargaining. [ads1] Job Responsibilities: Perform calculations including, but not limited to, pole loading, voltage drop/flicker and cable pulling. Perform customer to agency contact, project coordination. Estimate labor and material costs....


  • Bakersfield, United States Kern Community College District Full time

    **Salary** - $150,145.44 - $197,003.82 Annually**Location** - Bakersfield, CA**Job Type** - Management - Classified Administrator**Job Number** - FY23-2400777**College** - District Office**Department/Division** - Business Services**Opening Date** - 04/15/2024**Closing Date** - Continuous**Basic Function**: - Under the direction of the Chief Financial...

  • Sales Estimator

    4 weeks ago


    Bakersfield, United States JJ&S Environmental Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description Salary: 70k - 120k Full-time Commission: 10% commission upon reaching your threshold- You will bring in deals from accounts in your book of business that you already have or build. You will walk and estimate projects. Goal: Grow and Develop your book of business Benefits: Health insurance 401k with company match Company Vehicle...


  • Bakersfield, United States Kern Pacific Construction Co. Full time

    Pacific Grading & ExcavationWe are currently seeking a (Min 5 Yrs) Experienced Grading Earthwork Superintendent, who is Capable and has the Knowledge of the Areas of Excavation Dirt Work, Grade Work, Surveying, and Finalizing Excavation Work. Must have the Experience of Reading Plans and Performing Tasks to the Plan Specifications. Must have the Experience...


  • Bakersfield, United States Pinnacle Recruitment Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client, a well known and respected name in commercial construction with extensive projects in all areas of Kern County is actively seeking a talented Project Manager to add to their team. This is a new role in this established organization and will function as part of a dynamic team of project managers and engineers. Reports...


  • Bakersfield, California, United States Kern Community College Full time

    Industrial Safety Instructor - Professional Expert, Short Term, TemporaryKern Community College DistrictSalary: $ $60.00 HourlyJob Type: Job Number: FY Location: Bakersfield, CADepartment: Clean EnergyBasic Function This is a professional expert, short term temporary hourly opportunity.The Kern Community College District is looking for instructor/trainers...


  • Bakersfield, United States Colombo Construction Full time

    1. Responsibility * 1 Assist the estimating department, project managers, and administrative assistants at bidding time. * 2 Maintain documentation and records on assigned projects. * 3 Reports to the Lead Administrative Assistant. 2. Tasks TASKS - BIDDING: * Solicit bidders for all projects, keeping an accurate log of who was contacted, who will be...


  • Bakersfield, United States Kimmel Associates Full time

    About the Company: A well-established electrical contractor in Central California doing approximately $150M a year and offering experience and expertise across multiple sectors including data center, outdoor lighting, renewable energy, commercial, industrial, and automation. They are proud of employing the best and the brightest individuals, utilizing the...


  • Bakersfield, United States Protech Solutions Full time

    At Protech Business Solutions we strive to connect our candidates with a position that best provides job satisfaction, meets their financial requirements, and allows professional growth. We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator (Construction) on behalf of our client, a leading supplier and integrator in today’s power and energy markets in...


  • Bakersfield, United States Protech Solutions Full time

    At Protech Business Solutions we strive to connect our candidates with a position that best provides job satisfaction, meets their financial requirements, and allows professional growth. We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator (Construction) on behalf of our client, a leading supplier and integrator in today’s power and energy markets in...


  • Bakersfield, United States Protech Solutions Full time

    At Protech Business Solutions we strive to connect our candidates with a position that best provides job satisfaction, meets their financial requirements, and allows professional growth. We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator (Construction) on behalf of our client, a leading supplier and integrator in today’s power and energy markets in...

  • Designer/Estimator

    6 hours ago


    Bakersfield, United States 84 Lumber Company Full time

    Overview:Looking for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career? Do you have MiTek, commercial or multi-family design and 5+ years of experience? If so, 84 Lumber is the place for you!84 Lumber is a leader in the building material supplier industry and is proudly family and woman owned. 84 Lumber is committed to your success and is offering a competitive...

  • Designer/Estimator

    1 week ago


    Bakersfield, United States 84 Lumber Company Full time

    Overview:Looking for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career? Do you have MiTek, commercial or multi-family design and 5+ years of experience? If so, 84 Lumber is the place for you!84 Lumber is a leader in the building material supplier industry and is proudly family and woman owned. 84 Lumber is committed to your success and is offering a competitive...


  • Bakersfield, United States Citadel Roofing and Solar Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNew Homes Solar Field TechLocation: BakersfieldReports to: Director of Solar Field Operations, New ConstructionCompany:Citadel Roofing and Solar is a well-established fast growing fully integrated roofing and solar company with more than 30 years of contracting experience, and a stellar reputation of service excellence to new...