Essel

Estimator – Heavy Civil

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSacramento, CA, USANo salary listedHybrid

Five years of estimating experience in construction, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
Senior-level estimators should have prior experience supervising team bidding efforts and estimating a broad range of projects and contracts.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigations.
A valid driver's license.
Current completion of all company-required safety training.
Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and avoid conflicts of interest.
Strong working knowledge of computers and peripheral materials, including software and equipment for estimating and project management.
Good working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, personnel issues, and equal employment opportunity.
Thorough knowledge of construction contracts and law.
Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, technology, equipment methods, cost control, schedules, and their impact on project activities.

Prepare estimates accurately by reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope, determining required estimate contents, and evaluating historical data to project unit and man-hour figures.
Complete projects on time and in accordance with business and company standards, policies, and procedures.
Establish and coordinate estimate completion dates and technical specifications for project teams.
Calculate complete takeoffs for scope of work using a computer-aided system; estimate manpower, equipment, and material needs; coordinate with field personnel to schedule work; and continually evaluate progress and results.
Coordinate job setup on procured projects by preparing breakdowns, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other required documents.
Review plans and field changes and prepare change orders as required.
Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to resolve problems, implement ongoing efficiencies, and improve ways of accomplishing project goals.
Recommend and incorporate changes in procedures, objectives, or solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability.
Complete internal administrative organization and documentation, including project logs, files, records, and reports pertaining to the estimating function; this may include bids, cost estimates, and state and federal regulations and codes.
Contribute to written, up-to-date estimating guidelines, manuals, policies, and procedures.

Essel · Sacramento, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2024-12-05

Salary: USD 140,000–1,800,000

Workplace: hybrid

Technical / Specialty Area

Accurately prepares estimates. Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data in order to project unit and man hour figures. Completes projects on time, in accordance to business and company standards, policies, and procedures.
Establishes and coordinates completion dates and technical specifications in estimates for project teams. Specifically: calculates complete takeoff for scope of work using computer aided system; estimates manpower, equipment, and material needs; coordinates with field personnel to schedule work; and continually evaluates progress and results.
Coordinates job set up by preparing breakdowns, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other required documents on procured projects. Reviews plans and field changes. Prepares change orders, as required.
Partners with Project Managers and Superintendents on problem resolution, implementing ongoing efficiencies, and improving ways of accomplishing project goals. Recommends and incorporates changes in procedures, objectives, or best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials.
Completes internal administrative organization and documentation, including project logs, files, records and reports pertaining to Estimating function. May include bids, cost estimates, state and federal regulations and codes. Contributes to written and up-to-date estimating guidelines, manuals, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Experience:

5 years of estimating experience in construction, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
Senior level estimators should have prior experience supervising team bidding efforts and estimating a broad range of projects/contracts
Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
Valid Driver’s License
Current on all company required safety training
Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
Strong working knowledge of computers and peripheral material including software and equipment for estimating and project management
Good working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, personnel issues and EEO
Thorough knowledge of construction contracts/ law
Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, technology, equipment methods, cost control, schedules, etc. and their impact on project activities

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