Estimator

Agility Recruiting•Alameda, CA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Agility Recruiting is seeking an experienced construction Sr. Estimator to join our team. Sr. Estimators prepares and manage a supporting team in providing accurate and timely estimates ranging from conceptual to detailed cost estimates. They perform cost analyses including internal and external labor cost, determine the duration of a project, procurement of material, vendors and subcontractors. They will attend pre-bid jobsite meetings, prepare preliminary construction schedules, RFIs, RFQs, and other project documents. The Sr. Estimator performs quantity take-off and develops estimates. The Sr. Estimator provides project management support to the Operations team and attends trade shows and other sales events. The Sr. Estimator will develop mentorship and training programs to help develop junior team members. They take ownership of their projects, implement innovative ideas, and are accountable for themselves and their supporting team on all projects assigned to them. The Sr. Estimator must demonstrate a mastery of construction knowledge and provide mentorship to those around them. The position also requires a clean driving record and can drive shared company vehicles to project sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or technical institute degree
5 to 8 + years in commercial construction and estimating experience
Advanced desktop publishing, estimating and scheduling software skills
Experience in building envelope repairs
Proficient in reading, understanding and interpreting drawings and specifications
Able to manage multiple projects at one time
Self-directed with a high level of initiative
Able to successfully work within a team
Able to mentor and develop junior team members
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Committed to delivering outstanding customer service and quality work
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
On-screen Takeoff, Excel, WinEst, Smartsheet knowledge is a must.

Nice To Haves

Field experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage a supporting team in providing accurate and timely estimates ranging from conceptual to detailed cost estimates.
Perform cost analyses including internal and external labor cost.
Determine the duration of a project, procurement of material, vendors and subcontractors.
Attend pre-bid jobsite meetings.
Prepare preliminary construction schedules, RFIs, RFQs, and other project documents.
Perform quantity take-off and develop estimates.
Provide project management support to the Operations team.
Attend trade shows and other sales events.
Develop mentorship and training programs to help develop junior team members.
Take ownership of projects, implement innovative ideas, and be accountable for themselves and their supporting team on all projects assigned.
Demonstrate a mastery of construction knowledge and provide mentorship to those around them.
Drive shared company vehicles to project sites.