Estimator

Eleven Western Builders•Dallas, TX

13d•$75,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture, providing innovative, quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States. We are looking for a Project Estimator who will facilitate and manage construction project bids from start to finish with precision and thoroughness, ensuring jobs are completed on schedule and within budget, with a strong team attitude to ensure a successful project outcome.

Requirements

5+ years of project estimating experience in the construction industry
Must be able to read and understand project plans and specifications
Knowledge of general contracting and sub-contracting process, how to construct a building, terms, methods, and scheduling
Ability to learn how to utilize estimating software effectively.
Ability to bid 2-3 projects in parallel, ranging up to 6M, as well as bid larger projects, ranging up to 20M
Proficient with computer skills, working with various office equipment, computers, and various programs, including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook, and edit/markup Adobe PDFs
Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License, good driving history, and dependable transportation required.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Self-driven and proactive
Problem solver and team player
Multi-tasker and highly organized

Responsibilities

Learn Eleven Western Builders' services, processes, procedures, and business lines.
Learns Eleven Western Builders’ estimating process; reviewing plans, setting up project trades, inviting subcontractors, writing pre-bid RFIs, budgeting general conditions, and reviewing bids for accuracy.
Learns how to use estimating software.
Learn project management software i.e. Timberline Sage program and ProCore.
Builds positive working relationships with the Estimating Team, Subcontractors, Project Managers, General Superintendents, and Leadership.
Fully understands the project bidding process and is bidding on projects on their own, asking questions as needed.
Has a foundational understanding of the bidding process and process to produce accurate general conditions and bid qualifications.
Works closely with the Project Manager to hand off a complete bid package at the time of the award.
Builds a positive working relationship with Clients and Architectural teams.
Has a full understanding of the estimating process, setting up project trades, inviting subcontractors, attending pre-bid meetings, discussing project scopes per trade and ensuring accurate coverage, creating general conditions, and bid qualifications.
Proactively communicating with clients for bid results and future opportunities, attending weekly management meetings, and providing support for the project management team.
Problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a positive attitude and professionalism.
Is a fully integrated member of the team, able to consistently and proactively bid on multiple projects from start to finish independently.
Exhibits a positive attitude and drive when working on all projects, simple or complex, working to deliver the best outcome.