Senior Estimator

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Senior Estimator. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional hard-working lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Construction has an opportunity for a Senior Estimatorto join our team of construction professionals based inIrvine CA.

Experience/Training:

Bachelors degree in construction management Engineering or similar degree
5 years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
Construction field experience preferred
Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the CA market is preferred

Critical Skills:

Great customer service skills
Excellent computer skills typing Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff (OST)
Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
Good time management skills
Profit oriented
Clear written and verbal communication
Work well in a team environment
Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network

Duties Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with preconstruction team
Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
Proficient in quantity takeoffs
Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Timberline
Successful in hard bidding projects organize scopes of work in bidday program
Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM Process (Program Schematic DD CD etc)
Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget. Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
Begin working with Sr. Estimator in design build projects (conceptual estimating working with architects in design manage budget)
Understands VE process and participate in working session
Call subcontractors and develops interest in projects
Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
Supports Big-Ds mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

Benefits:

100% premiums covered for you and your family
HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
401k with Match
Mental Health Program
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Supplemental Benefits
PTO & Paid Holidays
Vehicle Allowance

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction #LI-Onsite

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Big-D Construction has an opportunity for a Senior Estimatorto join our team of construction professionals based inIrvine CA.

Experience/Training:

Bachelors degree in construction management Engineering or similar degree
5 years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
Construction field experience preferred
Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the CA market is preferred

Critical Skills:

Great customer service skills
Excellent computer skills typing Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff (OST)
Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
Good time management skills
Profit oriented
Clear written and verbal communication
Work well in a team environment
Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network

Duties Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with preconstruction team
Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
Proficient in quantity takeoffs
Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Timberline
Successful in hard bidding projects organize scopes of work in bidday program
Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM Process (Program Schematic DD CD etc)
Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget. Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
Begin working with Sr. Estimator in design build projects (conceptual estimating working with architects in design manage budget)
Understands VE process and participate in working session
Call subcontractors and develops interest in projects
Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
Supports Big-Ds mission and values as well as all policies and procedures