Estimator - Multi-Family Construction

Location

Riverside, CA | United States

Job description

Construction Estimator

Introduction PRECISION is a national construction company specializing in the rehabilitation and new construction of multi-family real estate. We offer full spectrum Construction Services, custom tailored to the needs of our clients. Our specialization allows us to provide the most competitive pricing and scheduling, and our transparent methodologies offer stakeholders' unparalleled understanding of the various options available for a given project.

PRECISION Is a Certified B Corporation Joining over 3200 companies desiring to be a force for good, we are the largest contractor/builder across the United States to earn this designation. B corporation certification is a highly selective status and we are proud to be recognized for our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, transparency and accountability. Our portfolio is filled with many success stories, but we're most proud of the strong relationships we have built and continue to grow. Our relationship-centered approach starts with our employees. We are looking for people who embody our values, and who take ownership in their work and value building and maintaining relationships every step of the way. We take pride in our desire to become better every day, providing our employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.

The Opportunity We have an opening for a collaborative, driven and experienced individual to join our team as a Sr Estimator. When the Estimator provides accurate and detailed estimates on time, he/she provides the foundation for the Multifamily Projects that Senior Estimator (Multifamily Builder)

If you are an Estimator with leadership experience focused on Multifamily Construction, please read on!

• Oversee that complete and accurate material take-offs are performed for all items of work.
• Create all scope sheets for potential bidders and create scopes of work for bid tabulation sheets.
• Handle general contractor and subcontractor solicitations and qualify quotes.
• Prepare milestone budgets during preconstruction process.
• Develop conceptual estimates and manage estimate schedules and resources.
• Maintain cost histories and pricing data.
• Manage GMP process for self-perform projects.
• Produce design evolution and value engineering logs.
• Coordinate estimating process with Chief Estimator and provide feedback on project pricing issues.
• Collaborate with construction and development managers.
• Develop qualifications and assumptions for estimates and present comparisons of current estimates versus previous.
• Follow company and departmental procedures and policies.
• Maintain the construction documents, such as, trade associate files and plan rack.
• Resolve problematic situations and communicate desired objectives to subcontractors, managers, consultants, Associates, customers and other business-related professionals.
• Offer technical expertise during the design and construction process.

What You Need for this Position

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field of study
• 4+ years' experience of experience in Estimating, Preconstruction, or equivalent at the GC-level (preferably, with demonstrated experience on projects up to 100+ units and experience building in California
• 1+ years of direct estimating and quantity take off experience (preferably, on ground up podium and other Type-I builds)
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing program, MS Project
• Experience with estimating software such as OST
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.

Responsibilities

• Provide both Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets and detailed cost proposals.
• Obtain subcontractor and vendor quotes and other relevant documentation, vet and review, and appropriately file in Company Dropbox and include in budgets/proposals
• . Utilize company sales and estimating templates for document creation.
• Draft RFIs during the bidding process and ensure adequate responses are received.
• Compose detailed scope of work for budgets/estimates. Compose detailed Gantt chart schedules to accompany budgets/proposals. Deliver budgets, estimates, schedules on time.
• Gain input from stakeholders to understand requirements and potential risks (Subcontractors, Vendors, internal production team, etc.) Conduct site walks with key players as needed. Create Client-facing proposal packages.

Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary (Depending On Experience)
• Performance & Company-based Bonus
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• PTO (including parental leave!)
• Retirement Benefits and Accounts
• 401k

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job tags

Salary

$100k - $120k