Estimator (Copy)
Align Builders · San Diego, United States
Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking an Estimator who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. The primary function of the estimator is to support our pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by providing reliable and competitive estimates that our clients can trust with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose.
Competencies & Characteristics - Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values.
- Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team.
- Humble, hungry, and sharp.
- Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow.
- Thinks big picture and long term.
- Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking.
- Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame.
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure.
- Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation.
- Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally.
- Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code.
- Can adhere to organizational process, protocol.
- Understands and recognizes quality workmanship.
- Works diligently and urgently, skillfully prioritizes their time.
- Communicates effectively and clearly.
- Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments.
Essential Functions & Abilities- Skillfully interprets and understands the components of a project and builds bid packages to capture all definable features of work.
- Ability to oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit.
- Coordinates directly with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Responsible for managing project information within our estimating outreach software.
- Can manage and track historical data on past pursuits, as well as maintain current cost data in our databases.
- Manages and distributes information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process: addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, standard contract documents, etc.
- Responsible for directly communicating to our clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues.
- Provide support and information to the preconstruction manager to ensure we are meeting the client deliverable dates and providing the specific requests of the RFP.
- Competency in utilizing our ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini).
- Ability to evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and confidently present the “best value” subcontractor to the client.
- Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams.
- Ability to participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, VE options, etc.
- Support with project start-up and trade procurement.
Education / Experience Required- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager.
- Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, construction estimating software (Destini), bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected), project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Experience and skills with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest and other estimating software are also valuable.
- Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
What We Offer - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Plan
- Mentorship Programs
- Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $90,000 – $140,000 per year.