Estimator (Copy)

Align Builders•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Align Builders is seeking an Estimator to support pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by preparing reliable, competitive estimates that clients can trust. The role involves pursuing projects, coordinating with project stakeholders, managing estimating information and bid packages, evaluating subcontractor bids, and supporting the transition from estimating to project execution. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong personal values, clear communication, a strong work ethic, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to building lasting relationships.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager.
Experience in commercial construction.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Destini, Building Connected, Procore, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to engage constructively and productively with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and codes.
Ability to follow organizational processes and protocols and recognize quality workmanship.
Strong communication, teamwork, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, or Office Improvements.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience or skills with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest, or other estimating software.

Responsibilities

Interpret project plans and specifications and develop bid packages that capture all definable features of work.
Oversee pursuits for multiple projects or a single large project.
Coordinate with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Manage project information in estimating outreach software.
Track historical pursuit data and maintain current cost data in company databases.
Manage and distribute pursuit and preconstruction information, including addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, and standard contract documents.
Communicate estimate status and critical issues to clients and trade partners.
Support the preconstruction manager in meeting client deliverable dates and RFP requirements.
Use Building Connected for invitations to bid and Destini for estimating and budgeting.
Evaluate and level subcontractor bids and present best-value subcontractors to the client.
Assist with the estimating hand-off to project teams.
Participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, and value-engineering options.
Support project start-up and trade procurement.