Estimator Job at Big-D, Irvine, CA

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  • Big-D
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Estimator

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Estimator. This is a great opportunity to start a 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 is looking for an Estimator to join the team based in our office in Irvine, CA.

Critical Skills:

  • Ability to identify, understand and resolve complex issues
  • Support client expectations and needs
  • Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
  • Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Result oriented
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Maintains industry knowledge and awareness of current market conditions
  • Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:

  • Maintain a high-level of general technical construction knowledge such as building types, building codes, building systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction, etc.
  • Attend and actively participate in design and other project meetings, both with the client and the A/E
  • Develop a project specific Request For Proposal for distribution to subcontractors including but not limited to, instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, phasing, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents
  • Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors
  • Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing and assembling estimates
  • Successful in hard bidding projects, organizing scopes of work and bid evaluation
  • Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget.
  • Understands means and methods of construction.
  • Understands CPM Scheduling.
  • Clearly communicates with Subcontractors schedule expectations.
  • Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
  • Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
  • Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.
  • Understands Value Analysis process and can lead a working sessions
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors
  • Leads preconstruction to operations turnover meetings
  • Manage multiple projects at a time
  • Proficient in presenting estimates to a client.
  • Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
  • Proficient in financial risk management
  • Supports Big-D's mission and values as well as all policies and procedures
  • Set a good example within the team

Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor degree in construction management or engineering
  • 5+ years' experience as an Estimator for a commercial general contractor
  • Construction field experience preferred

Benefits:

  • 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
  • Employer Contribution into an HSA
  • 401k with Match
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Other Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Holidays

Note: 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office,

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