What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at West Coast Construction Group, Inc.?
Summary of responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed take off construction estimates. Candidate MUST possess a general understanding and have the ability to price all 16 divisions of work
- Analyzing projects on a pre-bid basis for strengths and weaknesses and compile a list of questions for bid walk discussion
- Obtaining pricing from the competitive bid market plus accurately qualify bids received
- Working with Project Managers to negotiate new work with established clients
- Perform estimating with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects and company personnel
- Determining creative ways to keep costs down, ensuring goals and objectives are met
- Communicate regularly with Project Managers to ensure project success
- Maintain database of Subcontractors and Material Vendors
- Perform bid walks, compile bid notes and information, put them on BIDMAIL and be able to read drawings and put together RFI’s to send to the client and architects.
Qualifications
- Have a working knowledge of remodel, new build, and TI. types of constructions, especially experience in retail/convenience stores & fast-food environment is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe and BIDMAIL
- Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field
- Ability to work independently with little / no assistance
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A highly motivated, self-starter
About Us
WCCG, Inc. is a professional full-service general contractor with two locations in California. We provide construction and comprehensive maintenance services within the retail, commercial, banking and restaurant industries. Our presence throughout the entire state of California gives us the ability to serve our customers with fast and efficient response times while maintaining consistencies in the services we provide.
Safety
WCCG takes pride in enforcing a thorough and comprehensive safety policy that enables us to ensure that all team members return home safe and without injury. Our commitment to safety is viewed by management as a way of life, embracing the slogan, "it can happen to you, it can happen today”. It is our commitment to always maintain a safe working environment for our customers, their customers and our team members.
Our Mission
To provide our customers quality construction services, competitively priced in a safe manner and with the highest regard to customer service.
Our Business Philosophy
Developing a long-lasting relationship with our clients through honesty and trust, built on excellent, competitively priced, expedient service.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred)
- Construction: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000