Designer Estimator

Job Title: Designer/Estimator

Company: TriCore Panels

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Job Type: Full-time

TriCore Panels fabricates and installs architectural paneling systems for commercial projects across several markets in the SF Bay Area.

We are seeking a full-time, in-house Designer/Estimator to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing conceptual and detailed project cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications, performing quantity take-offs for exterior materials, drafting and designing shop drawings in AutoCAD, and designing architectural panels using AutoCAD for fabrication.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

Project Assessment:

• Review project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to understand project requirements specific to architectural paneling.

• Identify potential risks, challenges, and opportunities that may impact project costs, focusing on factors relevant to architectural paneling.

• Analyze project plans and specifications to determine the total scope of architectural paneling work required.

Cost Estimation:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for architectural paneling projects, including materials, fabrication, labor, etc.

• Utilize estimating software (Bluebeam Revu) and tools tailored to architectural paneling to accurately calculate quantities, pricing, and project timelines.

Bid Preparation:

• Develop comprehensive bid proposals for architectural paneling projects, providing detailed breakdowns of costs and project deliverables.

• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers specializing in architectural paneling to obtain competitive pricing and accurate information.

• Review bid documents from your team to ensure compliance with client requirements and architectural paneling specifications.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of bid documents, correspondence, and project estimates related to architectural paneling.

• To ensure accuracy and efficiency, update estimating databases with relevant pricing information and project data specific to architectural paneling.

Drafting/Designing:

• Provide detailed shop drawings that clearly indicate our scope of work on elevations, sections, and plans.

• Develop project-specific details for architectural panel systems to meet design and fabrication requirements.

• Assist project managers in the preparation and coordination of shop drawings and submittals as needed.

• Design panels for fabrication in AutoCAD based on field measurements provided by site managers.