Construction Estimator
Location: Inland Empire
Introduction
Precision is a national construction company specializing in the rehabilitation and new construction of multi-family real estate. We offer full spectrum Construction Services, custom tailored to the needs of our
clients.
Our specialization allows us to provide the most competitive pricing and scheduling, and our transparent methodologies offer stakeholders' unparalleled understanding of the various options available for a given project.
PRECISION Is a Certified B Corporation
Joining over 3200 companies desiring to be a force for good, we are the largest contractor/builder across
the United States to earn this designation. B corporation certification is a highly selective status and we are proud to be recognized for our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, transparency and accountability.
Our portfolio is filled with many success stories, but we're most proud of the strong relationships we have built and continue to grow. Our relationship-centered approach starts with our employees. We are looking for people who embody our values, and who take ownership in their work and value building and
maintaining relationships every step of the way. We take pride in our desire to become better every day, providing our employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
The Opportunity
We have an opening for a collaborative, driven and experienced individual to join our team as an Estimator. When the Estimator provides accurate and detailed estimates on time, he/she provides the foundation necessary to achieve a successful project. This role participates in all aspects of estimating new work during all phases of a project's lifespan and works closely with the company principals to put together Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets and detailed proposals for new opportunities.
Responsibilities:
• Work directly with the Sr. Estimators and Project Managers to provide estimates for new opportunities and
change orders.
• Provide both Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budgets and detailed cost proposals.
• Obtain subcontractor and vendor quotes and other relevant documentation, vet/review, and appropriately
file in Company Dropbox and include in budgets/proposals.
• Utilize company sales and estimating templates for document creation.
• Draft RFIs during the bidding process and ensure adequate responses are received.
• Compose detailed scope of work for budgets/estimates.
• Compose detailed Gantt chart schedules to accompany budgets/proposals.
• Deliver budgets, estimates, schedules on time. • Gain input from key players to understand requirements
and potential risks (Subcontractors, Vendors, internal production team, etc.) • Conduct site walks with key
players as needed.
• Create Client-facing proposal packages.
Qualifications
• Past construction estimating experience required, with past projects estimated greater than $2 million
each.
• Minimum 4 years experience in Estimating in a Construction environment.
• Able to read construction plans.
• Excellent understanding of sequencing and critical path in construction projects.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Dropbox in a remote computing environment.
• Experience with MS Project a plus.
• Experience with value-engineering projects/reviewing plans critically.
• Able to estimate several projects simultaneously.
• Driven and efficient -- ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail focused.
• Strong task management and task prioritization skills.
• Organized, methodical.
• Ability to communicate clearly and ask questions when needed.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written skills.
• Strong sense of personal Accountability/Integrity.• Existing contact list of preferred subcontractors and vendors a plus, but not required.
Must be able to legally work in U.S. Pay DOE. We offer our full-time employees benefits package
including PTO, medical, dental & vision.