Lead Estimator – Higher Education

We are currently seeking a Lead Estimator in the Los Angeles, CA area. The Estimator must have experience working on higher education and high school campuses. The Lead Estimator is responsible for the bidding, estimating and purchasing activities of the company.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specification requirements for construction
• Mark up plans to identify specific work activities
• Prepare subcontractor scope of work letters
• Perform basic general estimating duties such as quantity take offs, data input, and preparing RFI’s for plan discrepancies, constructability and time issues
• Conduct subcontractor solicitation and negotiations – transmit bid invitations, solicit and instruct subcontractors, perform in-person review of documents and scope of work, coordinate, copy, assemble and shop bid documents for specific trades
• File, ship, and process project data information

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Solid math skills and basic ability to read blueprints are required
• Excellent computer skills
• College degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred
• 8 years of construction experience required
• 8 years of estimating preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment
• Must be comfortable working with deadlines
• Must be able to manage working on several projects at the same time

Job ID: 3034

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