Construction Estimator

5 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Zero Impact Energy Group Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Construction Estimator to join our team at Zero Impact Energy Group. As a Construction Estimator, you will play a crucial role in advising on the foreseeable cost of each of our major developments.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Electrical, Concrete, Asphalt, ADA, and other trades as needed. You will be responsible for collecting all pertinent documents, studying documentation, meeting with construction project managers, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required.

You will also be responsible for accounting for all costs, deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project, obtaining multiple quotes, negotiating with service providers, outlining the work plan, performing risk assessments, and accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.

Drafting proposals that detail envisaged materials, costs, and time frames will also be a key responsibility. You will be required to update project management tools such as Field Wire, Smartsheet, Excel, and others, and manage several projects at a time, implementing running timelines and schedules.

Requirements and Skills
  • Degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, or similar.
  • Qualification in project management is highly advantageous.
  • Demonstrable experience as a construction estimator, must have a deep understanding of Electrical, Concrete, Asphalt, ADA, and other trades as needed.
  • Ability to forecast the cost of high-ticket, involved building developments.
  • Knowledge of relevant technical and nontechnical documents.
  • Exceptional quantitative skills.
  • Outstanding research and proposal writing skills.
  • Ability to negotiate with seasoned vendors.
Compensation

$35.00 per hour. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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