Project Estimator - Irwindale, United States - Castaneda Safety Consultants

Description

• Review Owner RFQ's for revenue and margin potential; recommend to Executive Management for approval prior to bid.
• Collect all drawings, specifications, and available job information for potential projects.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the scope of work, project timing, budgetary constraints, and jobsite conditions.
• Attend all necessary job walks and prebid meetings.
• Communicate with customers regarding specifications and expectations.
• Create accurate and timely takeoffs using OnScreen Takeoff, Destiny Estimator, Bluebeam, etc.
• Utilize cuttingedge estimating software and technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency in cost estimates. Stays abreast of advancements in estimating technologies to ensure the company remains competitive and efficient.
• Solicit estimates from subcontractors for work that is not selfperformed.
• Skilled in negotiation with a strategic approach to securing the best pricing from subcontractors and vendors while maintaining quality and project requirements.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate bid specifications, drawings, and technical documents. Ability to perform complex calculations and analyses to ensure accurate and competitive bids.
• Review job information to verify estimate accuracy and ensure profitability estimate is within corporate guidelines.
• Prepare accurate project pricing breakdown.
• Maintain the proposed project schedule.
• Manage profiles and proposals from projected subcontractors.
• Produces statement of qualification and capability.
• Provides profiles of the project management team.
• Ensures that the client thoroughly understands all aspects of the proposal.
• Creates the opportunity to negotiate or present options to maintain a competitive position in the bidding field.
• Develop an understanding of why unsuccessful bids were not accepted.
• Ensures that all bids prepared provide adequate profit potential by targeted margin goals

• 5+ years of experience delivering projects from $1 million to $10+ million
• Significant local experience in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego Areas
• Proficient with Destiny Estimator, Destiny Bid Day, BuildingConnected, Revu Bluebeam, Adobe, Microsoft Suite, Microsoft and other constructionrelated software.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction materials, methods, and practices. Ability to integrate these into project estimates to meet or exceed environmental and sustainability goals.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions, project requirements, and technological advancements. Flexibility to adjust estimates and strategies as needed to remain competitive and efficient.
• Competent in scheduling and scheduling software (Microsoft Project or Primavera P6)
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Excels at customer relations
• Excellent financial forecasting and reporting abilities
• Consistent, uncompromising commitment to delivering quality work
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural Degree, or equivalent experience

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for construction estimating to contribute to our team's success.

• Construction estimating: 3 years (required)

• Irwindale, CA (required)

• Irwindale, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)