Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture, providing innovative, quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States.

We are looking for a Project Estimator who will facilitate and manage construction project bids from start to finish with precision and thoroughness, ensuring jobs are completed on schedule and within budget, with a strong team attitude to ensure a successful project outcome. 

Keep reading IF:

YOU ARE SELF-DRIVEN AND PROACTIVE. You can take full ownership of the bid process from start to finish, from bid invitation to project handover.  You can work autonomously with a high degree of follow-through to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

YOU ARE A PROBLEM SOLVER AND TEAM PLAYER. You enjoy turning challenges and obstacles into opportunities, finding a solution while maintaining a positive attitude with a result-driven mentality.  You understand the importance of collaboration with all team members, Project Managers, Estimators, Estimating Coordinator, Subcontractors, and Clients, showing a commitment to managing bids effectively.

YOU ARE A MULTI-TASKER AND HIGHLY ORGANIZED. You can effectively manage multiple bids at a time, being pulled in multiple directions, and can prioritize urgent matters as they arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

In the first 30 days and ongoing:

• Learn Eleven Western Builders' services, processes, procedures, and business lines.
• Learns Eleven Western Builders’ estimating process; reviewing plans, setting up project trades, inviting subcontractors, writing pre-bid RFIs, budgeting general conditions, and reviewing bids for accuracy.
• Learns how to use estimating software.
• Learn project management software i.e. Timberline Sage program and ProCore.
• Builds positive working relationships with the Estimating Team, Subcontractors, Project Managers, General Superintendents, and Leadership.

By the 90-day mark and ongoing:

• Fully understands the project bidding process and is bidding on projects on their own, asking questions as needed.
• Has a foundational understanding of the bidding process and process to produce accurate general conditions and bid qualifications.
• Works closely with the Project Manager to hand off a complete bid package at the time of the award.
• Builds a positive working relationship with Clients and Architectural teams.

Within the 6th to 9th month mark and ongoing:

• Has a full understanding of the estimating process, setting up project trades, inviting subcontractors, attending pre-bid meetings, discussing project scopes per trade and ensuring accurate coverage, creating general conditions, and bid qualifications.
• Proactively communicating with clients for bid results and future opportunities, attending weekly management meetings, and providing support for the project management team.
• Problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a positive attitude and professionalism.

By the 12th month mark and ongoing:

• Is a fully integrated member of the team, able to consistently and proactively bid on multiple projects from start to finish independently. 
• Exhibits a positive attitude and drive when working on all projects, simple or complex, working to deliver the best outcome.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of project estimating experience in the construction industry
• Must be able to read and understand project plans and specifications
• Knowledge of general contracting and sub-contracting process, how to construct a building, terms, methods, and scheduling
• Ability to learn how to utilize estimating software effectively.
• Ability to bid 2-3 projects in parallel, ranging up to 6M, as well as bid larger projects, ranging up to 20M
• Proficient with computer skills, working with various office equipment, computers, and various programs, including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook, and edit/markup Adobe PDFs
• Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License, good driving history, and dependable transportation required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1983, Eleven Western Builders, Inc. has been a leading retail general contractor, delivering innovative, quality-built construction projects to a diverse group of clients. We approach every project with a goal of total satisfaction for our clients, ourselves, and all members of the project team, ready to conquer any obstacle that may arise.

At Eleven Western Builders, we keep our promise to build the best projects by providing our clients with top-level management and the highest quality fieldwork on projects throughout California and the western United States. We love this work, we were built to do it, and we are ready to earn our clients’ trust!

BENEFITS:

Competitive Wages, Annual Performance-Based Bonuses, Health Benefits Package, 401k, Vehicle Allowance and Gas Card, Company Issued Cell Phone, Laptop, and Jet Pack, Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time.

SALARY RANGE:

$75-$185k Salary