Santa Barbara concrete construction company looking for Assistant Project Manager/Estimator.
Position available beginning immediately.
Key Job Duties:
- 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.
- Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
- Discuss and analyze alternative solutions and construction methods with field supervision and President to increase competitiveness of the bid.
- Perform accurate quantity "take-offs" to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates using both estimating software and printed plan sets
- Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
- Develop knowledge of bidding risks and strategies.
- Present estimate/bid to President for review to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Develop knowledge of and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
- Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.
- Write clear and concise cost proposals
- Prepare project submittals, submit RFIs, and prepare change orders as needed
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous construction management experience (willing to train the right person)
- Previous estimating experience (ideally with concrete, earthwork, and structural steel)
- The ability to problem solve and work efficiently in a team environment
