ESTIMATOR

Who We Are:

Cahill Contractors is a majority family- and woman-owned general contractor that specializes in construction of multi-family residential, education, hospitality, and other commercial projects. With offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, Cahill works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Cahill has been building lasting relationships and quality structures with integrity since 1911. Cahill serves as a trusted partner to our clients, committed to their success from early in preconstruction through construction and beyond. Our employees take tremendous pride in their work and are consistently guided by Cahill’s five core values: Safety, Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement. Cahill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Role:

Perform estimating and preconstruction activities including:

• Interface with Client, Architect and Engineers. In some instances, this will mean being the primary point of contact for Cahill on a project.
• Be knowledgeable about the overall preconstruction process and estimating schedule and meet all deadlines for the completion of tasks you are responsible for.
• Review plans and specifications with understanding and confidence.
• Perform constructability reviews of the plans and specifications providing comments.
• Prepare complete and detailed scopes of work for all construction trades, including for subcontractors to budget and bid from.
• Perform quantity take-offs with accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze quotations from subcontractors and suppliers with the ability to review for completeness and accuracy, negotiate pricing for completeness.
• Prepare complete and detailed bid leveling sheets and full project estimates. Diligently resolve all scope gaps and work to coordinate the various trade packages.
• Communicate with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and conflict resolution.
• Prepare detailed qualifications for each trade or budget as appropriate.
• Assist the team with final assembly of budgets and GMP bids for presentation to the client. Answer client questions as required.
• Identify differences from previous budgets through reconciliation.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain a competitive advantage for Cahill.
• Develop value (engineering) opportunities to present to the client and architect.

Desired Skills and Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience at a General Contractor, Construction Manager, or other related occupation. Multi-family and institutional building experience preferred.
• Education: Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
• Microsoft Project, Excel, OneNote, Onscreen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam, required/a plus
• Experience with estimating software, preferably DESTINI.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, organization, math and analytical skills.
• Able to provide “closure” to assigned tasks within deadlines provided.
• Able to work on multiple projects at once.
• Able to work and problem-solve independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids and GMP processes.

Benefits: 

• Full-time direct-hire position located in downtown Oakland. This role is hybrid with three days in the office. #LI-Hybrid
• In addition to competitive salary, we have an annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Cahill covers 100% monthly premiums for employee medical/dental/vision coverage for HMO and PPO plans. Multiple options for spouse/partner and family coverage.
• Other benefits include a wellness stipend, FSA, and 401(k) with matching and annual discretionary contribution.
• Start date: Immediately

The base salary for this role is targeted between $105,000 - $145,000

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