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FutureRecruit.net lists this Senior Estimator opportunity in san leandro, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Assess the type of bid, client, and closing date of a bid to determine the prioritization of all bids based on clients' bid requirements.
Analyze drawing, specifications, and other documentation, including work methods, quality control, type of contract, escalation clauses, and site conditions, to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
When necessary, refer to previous projects of similar nature for cost comparison and previous experience on contracts for the owner.
Include adequate cost escalation and overhead provisions in all bids and understand any geographic variables including cost and availability of labor, materials, and subcontractors.
Document all assumptions used in estimates to facilitate review and revisions.
Maintain and update the current estimating database that includes standard quantities and rates for labor, material, and equipment as well as productivity rates and learning curve factors.
Estimate based on detailed take-offs from plans and specs to determine the quantity of material needed by calculating the width, length, depth, and density.
Provide sub-trade scope sheets that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades
Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
Coordinates with the client on all RFIs, changes in scope, questions, or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
Acts as a resource to project management during the award/start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction;
Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required. Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures;
Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different construction phases.
Other Estimating duties as required.
What you will need:
6+ years of significant estimating and quantity take-off experience necessary to complete complex estimates and bids for commercial construction projects and lead estimating efforts with assigned staff.
Exceptional accomplishments, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to complete large CM/GC projects and large, complex competitive bid projects
Independent sales strengths for presentations and projects pursuits
History of strong communication internally with Project Manager and Superintendent and externally with Owner, Architect/Engineer, and subcontractors
Previous experience with projects in the Construction, Retail, shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, food service, breweries, coffee shops (Highly Preferred)
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Worksite address
san leandro, CA, 94579, US
Who can apply
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