Job Description

An established construction company in Woodland Hills is looking for a Construction Estimator. 

Job Description:

• Must be willing to work out of Corporate office in Woodland Hills.
•  Self- perform structural concrete experience.
•  General contracting experience.
•  Multi-Family podium projects.
•  Design/Build Long-span Parking Structures.
•  Detailed quantity Take-offs.
•  Preparing complete project estimates.
•  Preparing general conditions estimates
•  Monitoring cost trends to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
•  Participating in the value engineering process.
•  Developing, updating, and maintaining unit cost figures, estimating database (s).
•  Interfacing with subcontractors, suppliers, upper management, operations personnel, clients, and potential clients.
•  Follow up on proposals, preconstruction activities and assisting in development of staff.
•  Other duties as may be directed.

Skills required include but are not limited to:

•  An aptitude and desire for growth.
•  Proven ability to develop estimating strategies and procedures.
•  Good subcontractors and supplier’s relationships.
•  Abreast of market activity to help position the company for strategic opportunities, and to win projects.
•  Proven ability to develop and expand networks and relationships quickly and within a multitude of settings.
•  Direct experience driving the development of project proposals and interviews.
•  Ability to understand and articulate the company’s strategy in various ways.
•  Strong communication abilities; including presentation skills (verbal and written).

Software that is a Plus:

•  Excel
•  PlanSwift
•  BidMatrix
•  cmBuilder
•  Salesforce CRM

Salary: Up to $200k a year (dependent on experience)