Estimator

About the role

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.

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.
• Learn 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.
• 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 communicates 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Self-driven and proactive.
• Problem solver and team player.
• Multitasker and highly organized.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Health Benefits Package
• 401k
• Vehicle Allowance and Gas Card
• Company Issued Cell Phone
• Laptop
• Jet Pack
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Time

Pay

$75-$185k Salary

Schedule

N/A