Estimator - Public Works - General Contractor - Marin County

A leading Public Works Contractor is seeking an accomplished construction professional to join our growing team in Novato, California. We are looking for a results-driven, goal-oriented Estimator who will play an integral role in supporting the company’s continued growth and success.

• Develop conceptual, budget and GMP estimates
• Prepare accurate takeoffs, material and equipment pricing
• Participate in subcontractor solicitation efforts and conduct job walks as appropriate
• Meet proposal and bid schedules
• Examine subcontractor proposals
• Define and clarify project scopes of work, schedules and procurement requirements
• Successfully develop competitive lump sum bids
• Assist with project estimates Perform constructability reviews
• Perform value engineering analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to the desired project scope

• 5 years construction estimating experience, at least 3 years of which estimating K-12 public school projects preferred.
• Ability to perform preconstruction, estimating and bidding functions on projects up to $20M
• Ability to successfully work with estimating team in preparing estimates and final bid pricing
• Ability to produce accurate conceptual estimates
• Ability to produce project schedules
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clients, subcontractors and design teams
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by internal and outside sources for compliance with the bidding documents.
• Ability to build new and maintain existing subcontractor and supplier relationships to obtain competitive advantages
• 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
• Computer literate and experience with spreadsheets, database programs and on-screen take off programs

• Novato, CA 94945 (Required)