Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Estimator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Construction Estimator to bid jobs, obtain all relevant project specifications, determine building materials, analyze the scope of work for any potential setbacks, secure favorable prices on subcontractors and vendors, build construction schedules, manage the budget, ascertain projects are completed within budget and schedule.  You should also have a strong salesperson presentation responsible for assessing and evaluating client needs, communicating / negotiating with new clients and generating new business.

Our ideal candidate can oversee multiple projects from all aspects : design, estimating, owner selections, and execution. We are looking for someone who has excellent people and communication skills and is able to think outside of the box for creative problem-solving who is hard-working and a passionate team member to own this role!

Job Responsibilities :

• Proactive, flexible, team player who is comfortable working in a small company environment and taking on a leadership role
• Develop new business, obtain new clients, develop client relations to gain optimal awarded projects
• Be able to generate new work from reaching out and identifying other companies / clients that align with the work we perform
• Maintain relationship with existing clients to be point of contact for future business
• Responsible for accurate and timely estimating and management of assigned projects
• Collect all pertinent documents including property plans, drawings, layouts, and project specifications
• Study documentation, meet with clients, inspect the construction site to fully understand what work is required
• Bid projects with accurate pricing that detail materials, labor, trades, costs, and time frames, detail scope, specification, and production rates
• Meet with clients to discuss contract terms about our offers
• Obtain multiple quotes for subs / vendors and select the most suitable offers
• Negotiate with subs / service providers to secure better prices
• Outline the scope of work to have clear visibility of work to be performed
• Develop schedule / charts of how much time will be needed to complete all phases
• Perform risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan
• Manages jobs according to schedule, on budget, and at or above bid-day gross profit margin
• Positive and upbeat; find the positives in every situation, provide a good experience and easy to work with
• Understanding different personality traits to better communicate and read the needs of clients

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Company Description

Holland Brooks Builders, Inc. is a general contractor focused on remodeling multi-family apartment units with work concentration in Alameda / Contra Costa counties and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Company Description

Holland Brooks Builders, Inc. is a general contractor focused on remodeling multi-family apartment units with work concentration in Alameda / Contra Costa counties and the San Francisco Bay Area.