Estimator

Construction Project Estimator

At SC Builders we have a passion to build – for our clients, our community, and our people. Founded in 1999, SC Builders is a mid-sized, financially secure commercial general contractor. With offices in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, we are known as a premier Bay Area construction company. Our diverse resume of work includes the top technology firms in the Bay Area as well as mission critical, life science, and institutional clients. We are eager to recruit an exceptional Construction Project Estimator to join our growing team.

Why Work Here?

• Part of an elite team
• Not volume-driven: it's about relationships
• Direct access to firm leaders
• You will not be micromanaged
• We're established but not overgrown
• Family atmosphere – you are not a number here
• Community-minded: giving back is important
• Ever-expanding competitive packages/benefits
• Ownership potential

What You'll Do:

• Establish consistent budgets at conceptual stages of design
• Quantify take-offs using OST
• Develop precise bid scope of work documents
• Subcontractor bidding and evaluations for client review and approval
• Create a baseline construction schedule
• Work with Marketing Dept. to develop proposals
• Lead the estimating role in project interviews/presentations

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree (BS/BE) in civil engineering or construction management and PE, CPE/CCE certification is a plus
• 5 years' experience in commercial construction, including a minimum of 2 years working primarily in Precon/Estimating role
• Commercial experience to include core/shell office buildings or similar, office TI's, biotech and data center work
• Strong communication and presentation skills required
• Foster strong communication and relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors to support collaboration and project success
• Experience with Sage/Ediphi Estimating, OST/Togal and Building Connected a plus
• Must have knowledge and experience in preparing conceptual, DD and construction document estimate including mechanical, electrical, special system, structure and civil
• Assist client in preparing:
• Cost forecast
• Constructability review
• Independent cost estimates
• Value engineering
• Review and analysis of contractor change order requests/claims
• Proficient in contract management
• Must have excellent knowledge of:
• Preparing change estimates
• Value engineering
• Change requests
• Evaluation of subcontractors' change order proposal/estimate in respect to entitlements
• General understanding of time impact analysis

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan + Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Phantom Stock
• Discretionary bonus
• Personal time off
• Paid holidays
• Family-oriented company
• On-site fitness center

Compensation:

• $145,000 - $200,000 DOE