Civil Estimator

Location: Lakeside, California

Work schedule: 50% Office/Home

Type: Regular Full-Time

Category: Construction

Client: Construction company that operates throughout Southern California

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare cost estimates for projects in their category or categories, including the following:
Review of RFx instructions & project plan documents
Quantity takeoff for self-performed and subcontracted work
Requesting of subcontractor and material quotes
Selection of vendors
Entry of relevant information into bid preparation software,
Reviewing with operations staff
Preparation of bid documents for submission to the client, including work plans and schedules
Technical and business written deliverables, and pricing sheets
Following through on submissions
Manage ongoing work which is awarded as a result of estimates prepared by that individual.
Being responsible for project documentation (submittals, RFIs, notices), ongoing client business deliverables (schedules, billing, notices), and official client communication.
Other duties as assigned.
This position is in the Estimator/Project Manager role in the Estimating department, and promotion or advancement opportunities exist for individuals interested in advancing to a more responsible position over time.

Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated understanding of technical methodology for the preparation of cost estimates for construction (either by recent experience in applicable job or through skills test).
Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Standard English
Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Great communication skills both written and verbal.
Contributes to building a positive work environment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

4 Year degree from an accredited college or university & 4 Years Work Experience OR 8 Years Work Experience in a directly related role in this or a similar industry required.
Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Communications, English, Humanities, Construction Engineering or Management, or Allied Fields preferred.
Experience working with public utilities in Southern California, especially SDG&E, SCE, SCG, SWG, IID, LADWP, City of Riverside, or City of Long Beach preferred.
Experience with Heavy Construction Software Suite – HeavyBid preferred.
Experience with Heavy Construction Software Suite HeavyJob and Safety preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred.
Experience with Sage 300/Timberline &/or Sage Paperless preferred
Experience with Agtek or Autodesk preferred.

BENEFITS:

The following benefits options are available to eligible employees.