Estimator

Align BuildersOrange 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Savings Plan
  • Mentorship Programs
  • Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
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