Estimator

Estimator - West Sacramento

West Sacramento, CA • On-site

Full-time

Essential Functions

Partner and train with senior estimator to learn estimating skills

Learn how to plan, bid, and oversee projects while following company policies and procedures and stay within time constraints.

Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-estimate meetings, analyze request for proposals and required contents of estimate to determine the scope of work, and prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for project.

Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.

Interface with customer and perform job walks

Measure all access doors and identify “pinch” points that may need to be addressed prior to move

Understand the job scope process including site logistics, unforeseen and existing conditions, and other issues

Lead meetings with project team, subcontractors, and customers to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.

Formulate job plan and generate quote to send to customer

Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.

Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project’s goals (verbal, written, and graphics).

Oversee bid activities, including change orders and revisions.

Dispatch work with proper rigging equipment

Review work orders in order to invoice customer.

Develop and maintain productive customer and subcontractor relationships

Perform regular site visits to on-going projects to support operations and enhance the customer communication and experience

Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials on major work items.

Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes, and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.

Input estimate data into appropriate software.

Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization.

Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.

Qualifications

2 years of estimating experience in millwright services, machinery moving an/or rigging

General knowledge of rigging trade, commercial, or industrial projects

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)

Knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and sub-trade (preferred)

Ability to read and accurately interpret construction documents and plans (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design

Must be highly articulate, organized, and have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving as well as strong decision-making abilities.

Must be able to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and work on multiple concurrent projects.

Must be punctual, dependable, and have excellent written, verbal and customer service skills

Physical Requirements

Majority of work is performed in an office environment, however frequent travel to potential job sites and client locations will be necessary

Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and other documents

Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting in order to evaluate equipment and potential entry/exit points