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
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