Chief Estimator
$150,000–$150,000 year
On-siteJurupa Valley, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage the estimating department by reviewing all estimates, finalizing budgets, and communicating with operations to ensure seamless information transfer on all construction projects. Lead the team in developing sections of schematic, design development, and construction documents while soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids. Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to determine scope of work, develop full-scope estimates, and accurately assess takeoff workload. Critically analyze bid documents to articulate risks and opportunities to management, organize the bid team regarding means, methods, schedule, and strategy, and participate in technical proposals for Alternative Delivery projects. This role requires 10-15+ years of experience in preconstruction/estimating and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction science. The position offers a salary range of USD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. at PRS, a premier sustainability-driven infrastructure company operating across the Western U.S.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a construction estimator
- Good understanding of accounting and project management concepts
- Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
- Comfortable with numbers and technology
- Exceptional knowledge of bid software
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Well-organized
- 10-15+ years' experience in preconstruction/estimating and/or operations on commercial construction projects
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
- Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
- Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Bid2Win
- Strong understanding of public works construction
- Must have good business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
- Must be fluent in English
- Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Strong customer service skills
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
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