Construction Estimator/Project Manager
Petaluma, CA 94954 US
Job Description
- Guide assigned projects from initial solicitation through hand-off to project managers
- Take initiative to gather additional information and work to provide complete cost evaluations
- Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating all scopes of work
- Analyze public works bid packages in specific reference to prevailing wages, minority participation, and final proposal details
- Ensure that all components of an estimate are included in the estimate and that there is an ample trail of documented cost evidence
- Prepare conceptual cost estimates and studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation
- Collaborate with project team members for estimate reviews, risk analysis, staffing needs and project requirements
- Read and understand permit documents from CDFW, USACE and other agencies when preparing an estimate
- Thorough understanding of standard estimating process
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications with emphasis on technical plans (schematics, grading, infrastructure, elevations, etc.)
- 2-3 years of experience as a professional estimator preferably within construction or habitat restoration required
- College degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources desired
- Proficiency with estimating database software (HCSS Heavy Bid experience highly desired), take-off software (on-screen take-off, Planswift, Bluebeam etc.), scheduling software skills (MS Project or Primavera P6) and general knowledge of MS operating systems, Excel & MS Word.
Meet Your Recruiter
Camila Matthews
Senior Staffing Coordinator, CSP
Camila is a fan-favorite that takes time to appreciate the important people in her life. She lives and works to make a positive difference. In another life, she would be a realtor on House Hunters. Earlier in this life, she rowed for a whaleboat team in San Francisco!