Estimator

About Bay Cities: Bay Cities is committed to delivering top-notch construction and engineering services. We build lasting partnerships with our clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and project success through integrity, excellence, and innovation.

Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will play a crucial role in the preparation of bid proposals, ensuring the accuracy and competitiveness of our bids. This role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, and a thorough understanding of construction processes and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and execute department and company procedures to complete required tasks.
• Communicate with the estimating team to ensure the success of bids.
• Work with customers and subcontractors on each project to build long-lasting partnerships. Manage expectations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
• Download, print, and review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations for inclusion in the final project estimate.
• Identify risks on assigned projects and discuss solutions with Senior Estimators.
• Exemplify attributes that mirror company core values such as integrity, work ethic, and honesty. Take initiative to lead, train, and develop team members.
• Present bid-level value engineering decisions with input from the estimating team.
• Enter all cost elements of bids and discuss takeoff items with the Senior Estimator. Recommend overhead and profit percentages.
• Prepare private bid proposals with final review by the Senior Estimator. Assist in preparing technical proposals.
• Perform bid contract reviews and learn major terms/risks with Senior Estimator guidance.
• Determine quantities "take-offs" and/or review "take-off" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships to increase bid opportunities in local & regional markets.
• Submit RFIs to Agencies, Owners, General Contractors, and Architects as needed during the bidding process.
• Analyze and evaluate bidding risks, strategies, and participate in bid reviews with management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimates.
• Travel as necessary to visit job sites & preconstruction meetings.
• Prepare bid documents for submission to ensure bid day responsiveness.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at estimator handoff meetings to ensure understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.
• Support Project Managers as needed to ensure control of construction costs and maintain the integrity of bids.

Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years or more experience in the construction industry and minimum 1 year of experience estimating in at least a junior estimating capacity.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and construction processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in estimation software (Agtek, Bluebeam, Heavy Bid, Spectrum) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to jobs@baycities.us

Bay Cities is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer .

As part of its Equal Opportunity Employment policy, Bay Cities continues to promote opportunities for women and minorities in our business.