About Us:

W. L. Butler is a full-service general contractor dedicated to project excellence and providing outstanding customer service on commercial and residential projects throughout California. With offices in Redwood City, Stockton, Livermore, and Irvine, we pride ourselves on Building What Matters for our clients, our Team Members, and the communities in which we live and work.

We offer an environment that encourages professional and personal growth, continued education, an excellent benefits package, and an amazing family culture. Join a team that values people and a place where our team members are our greatest asset. Join a team of passionate and talented construction professionals. 

About the Role:

As a Junior Estimator, you would be responsible for estimating projects for the Southern California office. This includes all conceptual, negotiated and competitive bid estimates, and interfacing with project managers, all support teams and client relations to achieve precise and accurate estimates. This position reports to the Director of Pre-Construction.

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations
• Attends weekly construction meetings
• Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings and Owner requirements with Estimator
• Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope and exclusions
• Prepares drawing list
• Processes and distribute all R.F.I.s for estimating and job addendums
• Prepares subcontract takeoffs
• Responds to all subcontractor inquiries in relation to bids
• Assists with pricing of drawings and revisions
• Assists in pricing of owner and subcontract change orders including written narrative and drawing overlay
• Provides value engineering services
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation
• Prepares estimate turnovers to project managers
• Assist estimator in generating scope of works for all trades
• Prepare Owner / PM bid books
• Prepare post-bid buyouts
• Prepare call list and follow up for coverage
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in a construction related discipline is preferred, but no required
• Minimum 1 to 5 years experience in the construction industry performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above
• Working knowledge and comprehension of blueprints and plans, as well as construction management
• Effective negotiation skills
• Intermediate to Advanced level in Onscreen Takeoff, Microsoft Office Applications, and Microsoft Project
• Beginning to intermediate level in Procore
• Extreme attention to detail
• Availability to work extended hours as required by project schedules or urgent circumstances
• Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k Match
• Student Loan Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Identity Theft Protection
• Aflac, Life Insurance, LegalShield
• Wellness Program Benefits
• Pet Insurance