Estimator

Rocklin, CA, United States

Ambassador Group has been requested to find an experienced senior estimator with expertise in public works and school projects, capable of handling bids for projects up to $60 million. The ideal candidate will join a well-established construction firm located in Rocklin, CA, dedicated to excellence collaboration, and fostering work-life balance.

About the Company

With a legacy of over two decades, this construction firm excels in diverse projects, from public works to schools. Their annual revenue consistently exceeds $100 million, supported by a dedicated team of 45 to 60 professionals, including 20 to 25 office-based members.

Their geographic reach spans Sacramento to the San Francisco Bay, extending from Redding to San Jose. Notable current projects include a $68 million adult education center in Daly City, showcasing their commitment to transformative construction.

Collaboration is at their core, with a focus on excellence in customer service. They maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism while fostering work-life balance for their team.

What’s In It For You

Elevate your career by joining an esteemed team where you're not just a part of the journey; you're at the forefront of shaping the future of construction. As someone already excelling in your current role, the company offers you the chance to take your expertise to new heights.

Here, you'll discover an environment that values and rewards your dedication. Your professional growth and development will be met with opportunities that elevate your skills and expand your horizons. Moreover, your expertise will find a thriving home in a company known for its remarkable projects and a solid pipeline.

Role & Responsibility

Work with the preconstruction team to develop conceptual, budget, and GMP estimates

Prepare accurate quality takeoffs, including material and equipment pricing

Lead subcontractor solicitation efforts and conduct job walks as appropriate

Meet proposal and bid schedules

Complete analysis of competitive subcontractor proposals

Define and clarify project scopes of work, schedules, and procurement requirements

Successfully conduct competitive lump sum bids

Assist project staff with estimates after bid award

Conduct thorough and accurate project constructability reviews

Conduct value engineering analysis to define cost-efficient alternatives to the desired project scope

Key Success Metrics:

Lead efforts to complete bids that accurately address the company's risk and project scope

Successfully bid projects with a profitable capture ratio in excess of 20%

Contribute to the growth and mentorship of other estimating team members

Help standardize, maintain, and improve the database for current cost estimate information

In order to be considered for this position, you should possess the following hard skills:

With a solid foundation of 10 years of construction estimating experience, including at least 5 years of specialized work in public school projects or similar endeavors, you're well-equipped to tackle the complex challenges of estimating in the public works sector.

Your ability to handle all pre-construction, estimating, and bidding functions for projects up to $60 million demonstrates your expertise and confidence in navigating the intricate world of construction estimates.

As a leader, you possess the skills to lead lump sum competitive bid pursuits, ensuring that projects are approached with precision and strategic thinking. You're the expert who can dissect and review architectural and structural drawings, MEP specifications, and all other relevant documents with ease, ensuring compliance with bidding documents.

Your proficiency in quantity take-offs, data analysis, and estimating trend studies for both self-perform and subcontractor scopes reflects your commitment to delivering accurate and well-informed estimates.

Understanding the factors that influence construction costs and subcontractor risk is second nature to you, and you have an advanced grasp of unit costs. You actively manage post-estimate and job buyout knowledge, maintaining a unit cost database to guide future estimates.

Your familiarity with integrated project delivery methods and the ability to create comprehensive project schedules make you an invaluable asset to our team.

Your knowledge spans across all building construction trades, and whether it's complex spreadsheets, database programs, or on-screen takeoff tools, you handle them with ease. Your transition from Microsoft Projects to Primavera P6 demonstrates your adaptability and commitment to staying ahead in the field.

Soft Skills:

Beyond your technical prowess, your soft skills set you apart. You're intrinsically self-motivated, driven by a passion for your craft and a commitment to delivering excellence.

Your ability to mentor junior estimators and function as a dynamic team player empowers the entire team to thrive. Your strong written and verbal communication skills foster clear and effective collaboration, ensuring project success.

You're a natural leader, capable of successfully managing the estimating team, guiding them to prepare precise estimates and final bid pricing. Your proactive approach to collaboration and process improvement elevates departmental performance.

Your extensive industry network showcases your relationships within the industry. You have a deep understanding of the local subcontractor community, enabling you to leverage these connections for competitive advantages.

Your willingness and ability to work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, and design teams highlight your commitment to building strong relationships. You actively engage in client interviews and participate in business development functions, further solidifying the reputation as a premier builder.

In addition to the hard skills mentioned above, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following soft skills:

Next Step

If you or someone you know might be interested in this position, we would love to share more! Please feel free to apply with an updated resume and/or project list.

All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.