Estimator

Job Description

Salary: $145,000 - $200,000

Who we are:

Class A clients. Cool projects. Awesome people.

At SC Builders we have a passion to build for our clients, our community, and our people. Founded in 1999, SC Builders is a mid-sized, financially secure commercial general contractor. With offices in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, we are known as a premier Bay Area construction company. Our diverse resume of work includes the top technology firms in the Bay Area as well as mission critical, life science, and institutional clients. We are eager to recruit an exceptional Construction Project Estimator to join our growing team.

Why Work Here?

Part of an elite team

Not volume-driven: its about relationships

Direct access to firm leaders

You will not be micromanaged

Were established but not overgrown

Family atmosphere you are not a number here

Community-minded: giving back is important

Ever-expanding competitive packages/benefits

Ownership potential

Want to join our team?

What Youll Do:

The SC Builders Precon/Estimator consistently generates positive feedback from clients and other team members and is critical to the companys commitment to building long-term relationships. You will ensure each project is completed on time and within budget by:

Establish consistent budgets at conceptual stages of design

Quantify take-offs using OST

Develop precise bid scope of work documents

Subcontractor bidding and evaluations for client review and approval

Create a baseline construction schedule

Work with Marketing Dept. to develop proposals

Lead the estimating role in project interviews/presentations

Qualifications:

4-year degree (BS/BE) in civil engineering or construction management and PE, CPE/CCE certification is a plus

5 years experience in commercial construction, including a minimum of 2 years working primarily in Precon/Estimating role

Commercial experience to include core/shell office buildings or similar, office TIs, biotech and data center work

Strong communication and presentation skills required

Foster strong communication and relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors to support collaboration and project success

Experience with Sage/Ediphi Estimating, OST/Togal and Building Connected a plus

Must have knowledge and experience in preparing conceptual, DD and construction document estimate including mechanical, electrical, special system, structure and civil

Assist client in preparing:

Cost forecast

Constructability review

Independent cost estimates

Value engineering

Review and analysis of contractor change order requests/claims

Proficient in contract management

Must have excellent knowledge of:

Preparing change estimates

Value engineering

Change requests

Evaluation of subcontractors change order proposal/estimate in respect to entitlements

General understanding of time impact analysis

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan + Matching

Profit Sharing

Phantom Stock

Discretionary bonus

Personal time off

Paid holidays

Family-oriented company

On-site fitness center

Compensation:

$145,000 - $200,000 DOE