Align Builders
Align Builders is seeking an estimator who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. The primary function of the estimator is to support our pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by providing reliable and competitive estimates that our clients can trust with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with clear focus and purpose.
Responsibilities
Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values
Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team
Humble, hungry, and sharp
Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow
Thinks big picture and long term
Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking
Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame
Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation
Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code
Can adhere to organizational process, protocol
Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
Works diligently and urgently. Skillfully prioritizes their time
Communicates effectively and clearly
Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments
Essential Functions and Abilities Required
Skillfully interprets and understands the components of a project and builds bid packages to capture all definable features of work
Oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit
Coordinate directly with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel
Manage project information within estimating outreach software
Manage and track historical data on past pursuits and maintain current cost data in databases
Distribute information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process (addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, standard contract documents, etc.)
Direct communication to clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues
Provide support to the preconstruction manager to meet client deliverable dates and specific RFP requests
Competency in ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini)
Evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and present the “best value” subcontractor to the client
Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams
Participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, VE options
Support project start-up and trade procurement
Education / Experience / Requirements
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager
Experience in commercial construction, preferably Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, estimating software (Destini), bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected), project management software (Procore), scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Experience with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest and other estimating software is valuable
Interpersonal skills to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors effectively
Benefits / Location
401K, Dental, Medical, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Mentorship, Long Term Incentives
Irvine, California
Full-Time
We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com
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Responsibilities
Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values
Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team
Humble, hungry, and sharp
Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow
Thinks big picture and long term
Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking
Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame
Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation
Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code
Can adhere to organizational process, protocol
Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
Works diligently and urgently. Skillfully prioritizes their time
Communicates effectively and clearly
Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments
Essential Functions and Abilities Required
Skillfully interprets and understands the components of a project and builds bid packages to capture all definable features of work
Oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit
Coordinate directly with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel
Manage project information within estimating outreach software
Manage and track historical data on past pursuits and maintain current cost data in databases
Distribute information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process (addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, standard contract documents, etc.)
Direct communication to clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues
Provide support to the preconstruction manager to meet client deliverable dates and specific RFP requests
Competency in ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini)
Evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and present the “best value” subcontractor to the client
Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams
Participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, VE options
Support project start-up and trade procurement
Education / Experience / Requirements
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager
Experience in commercial construction, preferably Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, estimating software (Destini), bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected), project management software (Procore), scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Experience with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest and other estimating software is valuable
Interpersonal skills to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors effectively
Benefits / Location
401K, Dental, Medical, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Mentorship, Long Term Incentives
Irvine, California
Full-Time
We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com
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