Senior Estimator
Saarman Construction, Ltd. · Alameda, CA · Yesterday
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepares and manages a supporting team in delivering accurate and timely estimates ranging from conceptual to detailed cost estimates.
- Performs cost analyses, including internal and external labor costs, determines project durations, and supports procurement of materials, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Attends pre-bid jobsite meetings, prepare preliminary construction schedules, RFIs, RFQs, and other project documentation.
- Quantity take-offs, estimate development, and provides project management support to the Operations team.
- Attends trade shows and sales events, develop mentorship and training programs for junior team members, and take full ownership of assigned projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or technical institute degree
- 5-8+ years of commercial construction and estimating experience
- Advanced skills in desktop publishing, estimating, and scheduling software
- Experience in building envelope repairs (preferred)
- Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting drawings and specifications
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-directed with a high level of initiative
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to outstanding customer service and quality work
- Clean driving record (required due to driving shared company vehicles to project sites)