Senior Estimator - Preconstruction
San Francisco
Build Group /
Full-time /
On-site
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a team or independently and have outstanding interpersonal skills, adjusting to changing priorities from various directives, and communicate effectively. You should be organized, accurate, and detail orientated. This position is in our Core and Shell Division.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates.
- Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates.
- Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
- Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, create and implement
- Maintains and improves the precision database.
- Develops and maintains cost data, including labor and equipment rates, installation methods and production rates.
- Maintain estimating procedures and guidelines. When not created, work with other division Precon Directors to establish and roll out.
- Prepares reports as needed.
- Sets departmental budget and goals for the year.
- Makes sure that the department functions efficiently and effectively
- Develops and maintai
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or related field, preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a Construction Management Certificate from an accredited university.
- 5+ years as an Estimator.
- Solid computer skills with a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Construction Management Software as well as MS Office, including Outlook, Project, Excel, and Word.
- Working knowledge of such computer programs as Timberline / Bluebeam / On-Screen Takeoff / Building Connected/ Salesforce / Excel / MS Project
This position description is a summary and not a complete representation of the position; the essential functions of the position may change as duties are assigned.
Build Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other unlawful factor. Build Group complies with all applicable laws, including those regarding the consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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