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Estimator

Job Posted On: 12/26/11   

Job Title: Estimator
Preferred Work Experience: 5 + years
Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation: $ - $ /hr
Location: Pasadena, California 91110

Job Details

Job Skillsets

Office / Administration
Answer phone and communicate messages, Type and input data accurately, Input data into spreadsheets and reports, Accurately create, organize, and maintain files

Accounting
Analyze general condition costs to determine company overhead

Marketing / BD / Sales / PR
Communicate effectively using standard construction terms, Effectively work business events and trade shows, Ability to sell company's strengths and experience, Make personal cold calls

Preconstruction / Estimating
Visualize, analyze, and communicate project scope of work, Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules, Manage value engineering process, Maintain/create subcontractor/vendor bid list, Prepare quantity surveys/take-offs, Solicit bid invitations, Distribute and manage bid plans and documents, Communicate with subs - prepare RFP/RFI, Qualify and analyze bids, Analyze general conditions, Prepare project estimate/bid/schedule, Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE participation and recordkeeping

Safety / Risk Management / Insurance / Adjusters
Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements

Purchasing
Develop and maintain vendor list, Develop final scope of work for bidders/vendors, Sign subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs

Project Management / Field Supervision / Service Management
Prepare project budget and schedule of values, Evaluate and manage project budget during construction, Obtain and distribute construction drawings and specifications, Develop contract change orders, Review and approve subcontract change orders

Pay & Benefits

Compensation:
Hourly, at a rate of $ - $ /hr

Health Benefits:
YES, and we pay part of the cost of coverage

Automobile Benefits:
Either a company vehicle, vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement

Job Location & Travel

Job Location:
Pasadena , California 91110

Applicant Qualifications

Education

Preferred College Degree:
We prefer you to have a college education.

Software Proficiency

General Software Products
Basic: MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Language Proficiency

Speak & Write: English

Licenses & Training
CSI / CSC Division Experience

Facility Construction: Very Important
Division 1: General Requirements, Division 2: Existing Conditions, Division 3: Concrete, Division 4: Masonry, Division 5: Metals, Division 6: Wood, Plastics and Composites, Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection, Division 8: Openings, Division 9: Finishes , Division 10: Specialties , Division 11: Equipment , Division 12: Furnishings , Division 13: Special Construction, Division 14: Conveying Equipment

Facility Services: Very Important
Division 21: Fire Suppression, Division 22: Plumbing, Division 23: HVAC, Division 25: Integrated Automation, Division 26: Electrical, Division 27: Communications, Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security

Site And Infrastructure: Very Important
Division 31: Earthwork, Division 32: Exterior Improvements, Division 33: Utilities

Project Type Experience

Work Sector Experience
Basic: Public sector - Hard Bid Projects, Public sector - Design Build / Negotiated Projects

Project Sector Experience
Basic: Residential

Project Type Experience
Basic: New construction

Residential - Structures
Basic: Custom home, Luxury homes over $5MM, Condos

Residential - Interior Build Out
Basic: Custom Home, Luxury homes over $5MM, Condos

Additional Job Highlights
Knowledge of local area subs and building codes required.
 

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