Estimator

Align Builders•Orange County, CA

About The Position

Align Builders is seeking an Estimator who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. The primary function of the estimator is to support our pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by providing reliable and competitive estimates that our clients can trust with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager.
Experience in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, construction estimating software (Destini), bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected), project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project).
Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
Competently interpret plans, specifications, and code.
Adhere to organizational process, protocol.
Understand and recognize quality workmanship.
Work diligently and urgently, skillfully prioritize time.
Communicate effectively and clearly.
Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience and skills with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest and other estimating software are also valuable.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by providing reliable and competitive estimates.
Interpret and understand the components of a project and build bid packages to capture all definable features of work.
Oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit.
Coordinate directly with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Manage project information within estimating outreach software.
Manage and track historical data on past pursuits, as well as maintain current cost data in databases.
Manage and distribute information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process: addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, standard contract documents, etc.
Directly communicate to clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues.
Provide support and information to the preconstruction manager to ensure client deliverable dates are met and specific RFP requests are provided.
Utilize ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini).
Evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and confidently present the “best value” subcontractor to the client.
Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams.
Participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, VE options, etc.
Support with project start-up and trade procurement.