The KYA Group
The KYA Group is hiring: Construction Estimator - Traveling in Fresno
The KYA Group, Fresno, CA, US
We are a rapidly growing specialized construction company seeking a Estimator with proven experience in commercial construction. This position is part of a our pre-construction team, managing all estimating functions throughout the pre-construction phase of projects. Responsible for ensuring that estimates, bids, and proposals are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.
Supports the Lead Estimators and/ or Pre-construction Manager in all estimating functions throughout the Pre-construction phase of projects. Responsible for ensuring that estimates, bids, and proposals are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.
Receive, files, and distribute design documents to internal team member.
Coordinate subcontractor bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding.
Manage distribution of current design documents for subcontractor budgeting and bidding and ensure sufficient subcontractor input is received.
Review design documents for level of completion, assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimate.
Review and confirm that all previously approved document revisions have been incorporated in the design documents. Attend pre-bid meetings and subcontractor site walk-throughs.
Visit sites to evaluate existing conditions and identify and capture and scope that may not be included in the design documents.
Support the Lead Estimator or Pre-construction Manager in the set-up of the estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix.
Perform quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all assigned trades and building systems.
Prepare subcontractor bid proposal forms and subcontractor bid recording sheets for assigned trades. Evaluate subcontractor input for scope inclusion. Ensure pricing within the estimate of proposal is complete and accurate, reflecting recent pricing data, subcontractor bids or budgets.
Ensure that the detailed general conditions/ requirements study and site logistics are incorporated into the estimate or proposal.
Develop, lead, or support the assembly of all estimate, bid, or proposal documents required by and submitted to the Owner.
Train and manage Estimators, including performance evaluations for those staff assigned.
Support the development and enhancement of owner, architect, subcontractor, and vendor relations.
Analyze cost data, unit prices, general conditions and general requirements costs, and information that can be developed as a “rule of thumb” for building systems estimated costs.
Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate and develop a clear and concise message to explain the variances for each of the project stakeholders.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
Complete knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents.
Work Experience:
~ Minimum of 7 years as an estimator following experience in project engineering, field supervision, or procurement preferably with a large General Contractor.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent job experience, Construction Management, Building Construction, or similar.
Language Ability:
~ Read and interpret documents such as construction documents and building codes. Computer Skills:
~ To perform this job successfully, an individual will need proficiency with estimating software(e.g., Bluebeam, Building connected, Sage Estimating, Procore) Project Management toos (e.g, Procore, Microsoft Project, Builder trend) Excel expertise (advanced formulas, pivot tables, bid tab sheets) Digital takeoff tools (e.g.,