What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at WKS Restaurant Group?
Position: Construction Estimator
Company: Clockwork Construction Inc.
Location: 5856 Corporate Ave, Cypress, CA
Clockwork Construction Inc, is a growing construction company that offers both Construction Management and General Contractor services to our clients. We specialize in commercial construction as well as restaurant remodels, new-builds, conversion, and office TI work. The selected candidate will have a strong list of clients/industry contacts and will be responsible for and have the following qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Find and solicit bids from existing clients as well as generate new accounts and leads
- Using previously built connections to increase the number of projects being estimated on a monthly and annual basis
- Perform site-walk, develops cost estimates including materials and labor, develop preliminary schedules to predict project duration, and assist in securing contracts
- Work with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and the Clockwork team to successfully produce proposals in a timely manner, meeting all bid schedules and deadlines
- Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors, suppliers and subcontractor
- Assist Project Managers in writing contracts and the creation of change orders
- Review project specifications to understand the scope of the project and assist in determination of whether to pursue the project
- Perform take-offs from provided plans and develop trade-specific scopes of work
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of experience in construction, primarily in estimating
- Experience estimating projects where key trades are performed with in-house labor
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications and have understanding of current building codes
- Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to pass pre-employment testing
- Experience working with architects and taking projects from concept through turn over to project management team
- Strong PC and technical skills including Word, Outlook, Excel
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented
- Travel required as necessary
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detailed understanding of construction procedures and materials and project management principles
- Commercial and Restaurant specific experience preferred
Compensation: Salary DOE plus variable bonuses based upon company and individual performance