Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

An established construction company in Woodland Hills is looking for a Construction Estimator. Job description includes:

• Must be willing to work out of corporate office in Woodland Hills.
• Self-perform structural concrete experience.
• General contracting experience.
• Multi-family podium projects.
• Design/build long-span parking structures.
• Detailed quantity take-offs.
• Preparing complete project estimates.
• Preparing general conditions estimates.
• Monitoring cost trends to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
• Participating in the value engineering process.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining unit cost figures, estimating database (s).
• Interfacing with subcontractors, suppliers, upper management, operations personnel, clients, and potential clients.
• Follow up on proposals, preconstruction activities and assisting in development of staff.
• Other duties as may be directed.

Skills required include but are not limited to:

• An aptitude and desire for growth.
• Proven ability to develop estimating strategies and procedures.
• Good subcontractors and supplier's relationships.
• Abreast of market activity to help position the company for strategic opportunities, and to win projects.
• Proven ability to develop and expand networks and relationships quickly and within a multitude of settings.
• Direct experience driving the development of project proposals and interviews.
• Ability to understand and articulate the company's strategy in various ways.
• Strong communication abilities; including presentation skills (verbal and written).

Software that is a plus:

• Excel
• PlanSwift
• BidMatrix
• cmBuilder
• Salesforce CRM

Salary: Up to $200k a year (dependent on experience)