Estimator

About the job

Alexander Rose International are globally recognised and established executive search career development specialists. We believe that great leaders make long-lasting positive change which aligns with our values, background and talent management approach. Our broad network of partners spans from large, nationally ENR ranked general contractors to established regional players.

Position Summary:

A Top 50 ENR GC is looking to add an Estimator to their Los Angeles offices. The Estimator will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process, including but not limited to –review of plans and specs, soliciting and negotiating prices with subcontractors/suppliers, quantity take-off, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction process. This role is highly collaborative and will work closely with internal teams as well as external suppliers, owners, architects and engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
• Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major AND/OR 3+ years of experience required.
• Basic knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Assemble, Revit and Bluebeam or related software required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications required
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent core values while maintaining a “value added” approach to estimating.
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as negotiated/hard bids and GMP processes preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• 401(k)
• Medical/Health Care, Dental, Vison