Estimator Construction

We are looking for an Estimator to join our team!! This position will require working out of our Palm Desert, CA office. This is NOT a remote position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The success of an Estimator at P.B. Brown rests upon an individual’s ability to create and foster productive relationships with key project players. To ensure client satisfaction is maintained, and this position must make decisions and recommendations that can greatly impact corporate relationships with clients and the profitability of projects. They must act without close supervision. Requires proven experience and judgment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and send out Bid Packages to Subcontractors and Consultants.
• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the job.
• Create labor estimates for the project.
• Upload Bid Documents into Bidding and Management Software.
• Manage the RFI Bid Process.
• Follow up with Subs to make sure they are submitting a bid.
• Create a Bidders list for the different Markets, i.e., California, Florida, the Northeast, etc.
• Review bid proposals and make recommendations for Sub Awards.
• Attend site meetings for construction and pre-construction activities.
• Assist in preparing budget estimates, developing a construction project plan, preparing contracts and obtaining appropriate licenses.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating construction project activities.
• Report directly to the project manager and executives daily.
• Support project superintendents and staff as required.
• Review and process change orders, contracts, pay applications, schedule updates, meeting minutes, etc.
• Submit and obtain permits as required for all construction and pre-construction activities.
• Coordinate drawings and documents with design professionals.
• Review bid proposals and prepare bid reports.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Four year construction-related degree or equivalent

· Must possess excellent skills using MS Project and Excel.

· 2+ years of experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required.

· Knowledge of Pipeline Suite Bid Management Software, Procore Management, Bluebeam, and iSqft. software

· Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.

· Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.