Job Responsibilities include (but may not be limited to):
- Review and understand project plans, specifications, and reference documents
- Perform accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs from project plans and specifications, producing detailed, final estimates
- Manage multiple projects concurrently with ability to multi-task
- Submit pre-bid RFI’s to owner/engineer as needed
- Assess site exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost
- Identify and communicate constructability issues, and value-engineering alternatives
- Contract subcontractors and material suppliers
- Review projects and estimates with Vice President of Estimating and other staff
- Attend Pre-Bid meetings
- Solicit new/existing vendors and subcontractors
- Identify competing parties
- Supervise, train, and develop estimating staff
- Other duties upon request
Necessary Skills and Qualifications:
- B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Knowledgeable in public works heavy civil construction, with an emphasis on construction and estimation of structures
- Must be able to operate as a “stand alone” estimator able to handle complete projects if required
- Proficient in HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam Revu
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Effective communication, both verbal and written
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations
- Seven plus (7+) years relevant work experience
- Current or past experience in San Francisco Bay Area market a plus
