Construction Estimator

The Estimator reports to the Project Manager and supports preconstruction efforts, including quantity takeoffs, bid solicitation, proposal review, and estimate preparation for construction projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates
• Review and analyze subcontractor proposals, material quotations, and equipment rental pricing
• Developing scope packages and solicit proposals from Subcontractors, Material Suppliers and Equipment Rental Firms.
• Taking the lead on Construction Document notation, filing, updates and distribution.

Keeping all documents up to date and distributed to required parties.

• Creating, maintaining and timely distribution of RFIs.
• Managing projects from the bid process through award.
• Break down scopes of work by CSI division and appropriate unit of measure

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• On the Job Experience with Bluebeam or other estimating programs.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, manuals, product/material installation and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Procore.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Education & Experience

• 2+ years experience as an Assistant Project Manager with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Associate Degree or higher

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have performing quantity takeoffs and preparing construction estimates?
• What types of projects have you worked on?

Experience:

• Bluebeam: 2 years (Required)
• Blueprint reading: 2 years (Required)
• ProCore: 2 years (Required)
• assistant project manager: 2 years (Required)
• Commercial construction: 2 years (Required)
• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Required)

Work Location: In person