Estimator

Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking an Estimator who possesses strong values communicates clearly displays a consistently strong work ethic and is eager to build lasting relationships. The primary function of the estimator is to support our pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by providing reliable and competitive estimates that our clients can trust with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose.

Competencies & Characteristics

• Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values.
• Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team.
• Humble hungry and sharp.
• Aptitude and passion to learn listen and grow.
• Thinks big picture and long term.
• Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking.
• Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure.
• Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation.
• Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally.
• Can competently interpret plans specifications and code.
• Can adhere to organizational process protocol.
• Understands and recognizes quality workmanship.
• Works diligently and urgently skillfully prioritizes their time.
• Communicates effectively and clearly.
• Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments.

Essential Functions & Abilities

• Skillfully interprets and understands the components of a project and builds bid packages to capture all definable features of work.
• Ability to oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit.
• Coordinates directly with project architects designers owners subcontractors and field personnel.
• Responsible for managing project information within our estimating outreach software.
• Can manage and track historical data on past pursuits as well as maintain current cost data in our databases.
• Manages and distributes information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process: addendums ASIs pre-bid RFIs preliminary schedules standard contract documents etc.
• Responsible for directly communicating to our clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues.
• Provide support and information to the preconstruction manager to ensure we are meeting the client deliverable dates and providing the specific requests of the RFP.
• Competency in utilizing our ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini).
• Ability to evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and confidently present the best value subcontractor to the client.
• Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams.
• Ability to participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues drawing discrepancies VE options etc.
• Support with project start-up and trade procurement.

Education / Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager.
• Experience should be in commercial construction preferably in Health Care (OSHPD) Life Sciences Higher Education and Office Improvements.
• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Bluebeam construction estimating software (Destini) bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected) project management software (Procore) and scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Experience and skills with OST Sage/Timberline Winest and other estimating software are also valuable.
• Interpersonal skills ability to engage with clients internal team members and trade contractors in a constructive productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results.

What We Offer

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Plan
• Mentorship Programs
• Vacation Sick & Holiday Pay

We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information visit