COST ESTIMATOR

Boardwalk Investments Group, LLC (“Boardwalk”) is a privately held commercial real estate investment company. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, the Firm currently manages a commercial real estate portfolio comprised of retail, mixed-use, office and multifamily assets located primarily in Orange County, California. Since 2012, Boardwalk’s investment strategy is to actively acquire, stabilize, and manage commercial real estate located in core, coastal markets in California.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Cost Estimator to join our team. As the cost estimator, you will create all cost estimates for our new development projects, with a focus on multifamily and hospitality projects. Additionally, you will be involved in the cost analysis and construction analysis of all development projects, with a focus on multi-family, hospitality, and retail. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail. Creating and negotiating accurate cost estimates is a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare conceptual cost estimates with minimal project information, detailed construction cost estimates, and estimates for all stages of design from conceptual through final CD’s.
• Provide cost analysis of design changes during design development phase.
• Create/analyze overall project costs, bid pricing, budget projections, and cost breakdowns to track and review project costs and status, including budget vs. actual
• Lead the selection and use of cost estimating software.
• Conduct thorough and accurate project constructability reviews.
• Conduct value engineering analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to the desired project scope.
• Use critical thinking skills to problem solve issues on projects during design and construction.
• Interpret the design intent of the documents and clarify unclear scope items.
• Evaluate and report project risks to VP of Development and ownership.
• Build new and maintain existing contractor relationships to obtain competitive advantages.
• Prepare and manage contractor RFP packages for construction bids.
• Analyze contractor pricing and compare prices with historical costs for review with management.
• Extensive work with ownership to design project to fit in the financial model.
• Communicate with ownership, architects and contractors related to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.
• Assist in coordinating loan draws, forecasting project budgets and cash flows, and managing project deliverables.
• Make professional presentations to explain the estimate and basis for costs.
• Effective and consistent communication with management regarding project status.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree relevant field such as Construction Management or Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in commercial / multifamily estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience in similar facility construction.
• Extensive expertise in construction estimating software and MS office / excel. Knowledge of 5D estimating preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating best practices, construction materials, codes and construction means and methods, and timelines / scheduling.
• Ability to act as primary estimating lead on projects with minimum oversight.
• Ability to present estimates to ownership with a high level of confidence
• Understanding of the factors that impact construction costs and contractor risk.
• Flexibility to learn new systems and construction methods in order to stay at the leading edge of the business.
• High ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results.
• Ability to travel and perform site visits.

Boardwalk offers an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and fast paced organization.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Boardwalk is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)

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