Construction Estimator

20 hours ago

Irvine, California, United States Big-D Full time
Estimator Job Description

Big-D Construction is seeking a skilled Estimator to join our team. As an Estimator, you will be responsible for providing accurate and detailed estimates for commercial construction projects. Your expertise will help us make informed decisions and ensure the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a high-level of general technical construction knowledge, including building types, building codes, building systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction, etc.
  • Attend and actively participate in design and other project meetings, both with the client and the A/E
  • Develop project-specific Request For Proposal for distribution to subcontractors, including instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, phasing, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents
  • Define work scope, solicit and select subcontractors
  • Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing and assembling estimates
  • Successful in hard bidding projects, organizing scopes of work and bid evaluation
  • Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget
  • Understand means and methods of construction
  • Understand CPM Scheduling
  • Clearly communicate with Subcontractors schedule expectations
  • Know unit costs of different construction materials and labor
  • Know overall SF cost of construction for different building types
  • Know typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.
  • Successful in leading a design build project team (Architects, Engineers, Design Build Subcontractors)
  • Understand Value Analysis process and can lead a working sessions
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors
  • Leads preconstruction to operations turnover meetings
  • Manage multiple projects at a time
  • Proficient in presenting estimates to a client
  • Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
  • Proficient in financial risk management
  • Supports Big-D's mission and values as well as all policies and procedures
  • Set a good example within the team

Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree in construction management or engineering
  • 5+ years' experience as an Estimator for a commercial general contractor
  • Construction field experience preferred

Benefits:
  • 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans
  • Employer Contribution into an HSA
  • 401k with Match
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Other Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Holidays

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