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Estimator

Estimator

Retail OptionsMurrieta, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
$120,000.00–$180,000.00 yearly
Job description

Company looking for Estimators and Senior Estimators to join our team. We maintain exceptionally high standards of quality, service, and performance, we are considered top-tier, distinguished, and admired within the industry. By joining this team you are joining a company that hires and trains exceptional individuals.

Qualifications :

  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to effectively represent the company and communicate with others are varying technical levels.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Creativity and initiative.
  • Sales and negotiations experience.
  • Computer software skills, including Bid2Win (B2W), Civil Image, Agtek, Foundation, Carlson or similar.
  • Ability to work independently under the supervision of the Sr. Estimator
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Underground industry as an estimator.
  • Must possess excellent reading comprehension and attention to detail skills.
  • Must be willing to travel to sites to ensure accurate site conditions for estimating purposes.
  • Must have a clean driving record and be approved on company insurance.

Reporting Relationship :

  • The Senior Estimator reports to the Business Development Manager

    • Position Responsibilities :

  • Enter plans into records : Bid log book, allocate a bid number
  • Examine plan, soils report, project specification, project bid guidelines and measure quantities
  • Review all existing and design ground files during bid
  • Obtain lowest pricing on materials to provide a competitive bid
  • Solicit Subcontractors for lowers responsive bids as necessary
  • Reply to invitations to bid, entering information onto bid log
  • Download Plans, specs, addendum to Bids / XXXX Job Folder
  • Check plans and specifications for special fills and incorporate into estimate
  • Create written document for bid listing inclusions and exclusions
  • Enter bid information into computer using Bid 2 Win Estimate per Company procedures
  • Visit job site and read soils report prior to bidding
  • Price various options or alternate adds for job
  • Compare project actual amounts with budgeted amounts using a forecast and variance report
  • Generate bid project scheduling
  • Meet with general contractors to build rapport and establish a relationship.
  • Visit every site we are bidding on and take photos, save photos in the bid folder.
  • Review completed takeoffs and put together an estimate for the job.
  • Review estimates with Business Development Manager and / or President (if applicable)
  • Send bid to client via their preferred method (electronic submittal, hand-delivery, email)
  • Follow up with client to gather follow-up information and save results in bid folder.

    • Additional Benefits :

  • Paid Time Off
  • Competitive Bonus Structure
  • Paid Health Insurance (Employee)
  • Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life Insurance and MORE
  • 401K Plan
  • And More!