Construction Estimator

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Location: Rocklin, CA

Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 a year

In a competitive construction environment, Landmark is dedicated to customer satisfaction through collaborative project delivery. As an Estimator, you are a valuable part of our success in this effort. Our team is committed to:

PROFESSIONALISM: We are committed to the continuous development of our professional approach to all of our business activities.

CHARACTER & BEHAVIOR: We conduct ourselves to the highest standards with a focus on integrity, forthrightness, and fairness.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
We conduct our business to the highest standards with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Landmark is a different company; we work hard and play hard. We find the skillsets we cultivate to play hard are the very same that we use to complete our projects to the highest standards.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ESTIMATOR:

• Work with the Preconstruction team to develop conceptual, budget and GMP estimates
• Prepare accurate quality takeoffs, material and equipment pricing
• Lead subcontractor solicitation efforts and conduct job walks as appropriate
• Meet proposal and bid schedules
• Complete analysis of competitive subcontractor proposals
• Define and clarify project scopes of work, schedules and procurement requirements
• successfully conduct competitive lump sum bids
• Assist project staff with estimates after bid award
• Conduct thorough and accurate project constructability reviews
• Conduct value engineering analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to the desired project scope

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum 3-5 years estimating experience (preferably public school construction experience)
• Ability to lead a lump sum competitive bid pursuit
• Ability to perform all preconstruction, estimating and bidding functions on projects up to $15M
• Ability to bid projects successfully with a profitable capture ratio in excess of 20%
• Ability to produce accurate conceptual estimates
• Ability to produce project schedules
• Ability to present estimates to clients and project teams with a high level of confidence
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clients, subcontractors and design teams
• Ability to build new and maintain existing subcontractor and supplier relationships to obtain competitive advantages
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of unit costs
• Ability to prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates and trend studies for self-perform and subcontractor scopes
• Understanding of contracts, drawings and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the factors that impact construction costs and subcontractor risk
• Strong conceptual estimating skills

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience scheduling entire building projects with multiple phases utilizing Microsoft Projects
• Experience with additional software:
  • Blue Beam Revu
  • Procore – Project Management, Core Tools, Quality & Safety, Construction Financials
  • Computer Ease Accounting

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university in construction, construction management or architecture; or three to five years related experience and/or training in construction, construction management or architecture; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive wages depending on experience with opportunities for professional growth. Landmark offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid premium medical, dental, and vision
• Employer match 401(k) retirement program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Seven paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Discounted gym memberships
• Industry and Charity event sponsor ships
• Company adventure outings such as skiing and white-water rafting
• Employee referral program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. Must meet the I-9 eligibility requirements for employment.