Estimator Fremont, CA
Job description
Position Summary
The Estimator forecasts projects cost. Gathers detail, and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specification, plans, and all contract documents provided at the time of bid. Considers raw material, labor, equipment, tools, labor, insurance, and transportation for estimations. Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Defines procurement times, shop drawings and acquires third party pricing in via quote. Maps out the logistics within the proposal as well as any and all mobilizations, parking, and tolls as required to complete the job. Performs a variety of tasks. Weekly bid meetings are to be completed with management. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Provide value engineering as innovative cost saving to assist our clients in meeting budgets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct site visits for gaining information to prepare bids. This includes job walks, pre-walks, and client meetings as required.
- Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings, and owner requirements. This requires you to read all upfronts and incorporate into your bid.
- Sends all insurance requirements to Bjork's insurance for review and response
- Sends all upfronts involving contracts to the contract department
- Interface with General Superintendent, Project Managers, and support teams as needed to achieve clean, thorough estimates
- Attends internal pre-construction meetings
- Processes all RFl's for estimating and job addendums at the time of bid
- Contact and obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors when required as well as provide all upfront documents to them including Bjork subcontract, Insurance requirements, and any other general requirements that pertain to the project.
- Responds to all subcontractor inquiries and prepares subcontractor evaluations and re-cap
- Prepares both commercial and residential estimates and proposals as per bid procedures and specifications
- Project Cost Estimating & Job Budgets
- Provides budgeting set up for SAGE input and provides proposal breakdown to the PM
- Utilization of Estimating software
- Prepare take-off calculations from specified plans
- Prepare material lists for all job sites. This includes complete material quotes, subcontractor quotes, and design quotes as required.
- Develops general conditions cost and coordinates with Project Managers the monitoring process of all general conditions cost
- Responsible for preparing cover letters and bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, and scopes of
- Communicates with Clients on bid dates, delays and always follows up with the client
- Acts in a professional manner with all clients, staff, and third parties, such as vendors
- Emails all communication with clients, when changes or directives are provided, if occurred by phone you must always follow up with an email.
- Use the Bjork proposal template, though you are to update and add additional clarifications, provisions, and exclusions as required by the project.
- Review contracts in FULL when they come in, for not just scope but the general conditions, you are to comment, and cross out ALL items that do not pertain to our scope or budget. This also includes checking all document dates.
- Work with the PM and operational manger when there are issues found on the projects, and also post construction attend meetings as needed to see how we can obtain better numbers and feedback from projects.
- Audit projects as directed.
- When requested complete Change orders or proposal changes when needed
- Must work a minimum of 40 hours a week
- All bids are to be sent to the operational manager for review prior to being sent out, and adequate time must be provided for a complete review by the operational manager.
- Communicates well with all staff and managers. Provides updates on outstanding proposals.
- Works to obtain work through outreach to clients, either by attending events, lunches, office visits, or calling to keep Bjork relevant to our clients.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job skills/requirements
· Self-Motivated
· Superior communication and interpersonal skills required (tactfulness, diplomacy, persuasiveness)
· Excellent Negotiator
· Able to manage multiple tasks
· Must be flexible and decisive
· Ability to work in a high production, fast-paced environment
· Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, LEED building, equipment, materials, engineering, estimating, scheduling, and safety)
Computer Skills and Experience
· Microsoft Office
· Plan Grid
· Autodesk build
· Procore or similar products
Education and Experience
· BA in a construction, engineering, or construction related field desired
· Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience as an estimator working for a general contractor
· Highly skilled in estimating rough carpentry, doing lumber take-offs, and submitting bid packages for wood carpentry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
