Chief Estimator

Swinerton Builders • Santa Ana, CA

102d • $171,400 - $285,700

About The Position

Overall Planning and Management of Estimating Department and Estimating Activities for Specific Construction Projects, Including Preparation, Interpretation and Presentation of Estimates.

Requirements

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years estimating experience
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)
• Drafting and computer skills
• Leadership and supervisory skills

Responsibilities

• Able to perform all essential Senior Estimator responsibilities
• Supervise and train estimating staff
• Review project plans, requirements and specifications
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
• Coordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks
• Determine labor and construction equipment costs
• Prepare conceptual estimates
• Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
• Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
• Compare competitive trade bids
• Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager
• Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
• Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors
• Participate in bid compilation on bid day
• Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
• Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)
• Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• individual stock ownership
• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• bereavement leave
• employee assistance program
• pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• basic term life insurance and AD&D
• business travel accident insurance
• short and long term disability
• financial wellness coaching
• educational assistance
• Care.com membership
• ClassPass fitness membership
• DashPass delivery membership
• additional term life insurance
• long term care insurance
• critical illness and accidental injury insurance
• pet insurance
• legal plan
• identity theft protection
• other voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree