Estimator Construction

Job Description

As a key member of our team, the Estimator will play a pivotal role in joining a well-established estimating team in support of our Executive Management and Project Managers through comprehensive estimating services. This position is central to our strategic planning and execution, requiring a proactive approach to collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining robust professional relationships with our current and prospective clients, ensuring our participation in all sought-after bidding opportunities.

Job Description:

· Review Owner RFQ’s for revenue and margin potential; recommend to Executive Management for approval prior to bid.

· Collect all drawings, specifications, and available job information for potential projects.

· Ensure a thorough understanding of the scope of work, project timing, budgetary constraints, and jobsite conditions.

· Attend all necessary job walks and pre-bid meetings.

· Communicate with customers regarding specifications and expectations.

· Create accurate and timely take-offs using OnScreen Takeoff, Destiny Estimator, Bluebeam, etc.

· Utilize cutting-edge estimating software and technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency in cost estimates. Stays abreast of advancements in estimating technologies to ensure the company remains competitive and efficient.

· Solicit estimates from subcontractors for work that is not self-performed.

· Skilled in negotiation with a strategic approach to securing the best pricing from subcontractors and vendors while maintaining quality and project requirements.

· Strong analytical skills to evaluate bid specifications, drawings, and technical documents. Ability to perform complex calculations and analyses to ensure accurate and competitive bids.

· Review job information to verify estimate accuracy and ensure profitability estimate is within corporate guidelines.

· Prepare accurate project pricing breakdown.

· Maintain the proposed project schedule.

· Manage profiles and proposals from projected subcontractors.

· Produces statement of qualification and capability.

· Provides profiles of the project management team.

· Ensures that the client thoroughly understands all aspects of the proposal.

· Creates the opportunity to negotiate or present options to maintain a competitive position in the bidding field.

· Develop an understanding of why unsuccessful bids were not accepted.

· Ensures that all bids prepared provide adequate profit potential by targeted margin goals.

Desired Skills & Experience:

· 5+ years of experience delivering projects from $1 million to $10+ million

· Significant local experience in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego Areas

· Proficient with Destiny Estimator, Destiny Bid Day, BuildingConnected, Revu Bluebeam, Adobe, Microsoft Suite, Microsoft and other construction-related software.

· Knowledge of sustainable construction materials, methods, and practices. Ability to integrate these into project estimates to meet or exceed environmental and sustainability goals.

· Ability to adapt to changing market conditions, project requirements, and technological advancements. Flexibility to adjust estimates and strategies as needed to remain competitive and efficient.

· Competent in scheduling and scheduling software (Microsoft Project or Primavera P6)

· Exceptional presentation and communication skills

· Ability to lead a team

· Excels at customer relations

· Excellent financial forecasting and reporting abilities

· Consistent, uncompromising commitment to delivering quality work

· Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural Degree, or equivalent experienceCompany Description

Headquartered in Irwindale, California, with operations in California and Arizona, for over 60 years PNG Builders been amongst the top builders in North America. Our ESOP owned multi-company will be pursuing an intelligent strategy to increase market share – organically and perhaps through acquisitions while maintaining our superb cost-efficient structure. Founded in 1959, PNG Builders is a well-established general contractor with an extensive portfolio in the medical, aerospace, entertainment, luxury retail, housing, and energy market sectors. PNG’s capabilities include delivering large-scale ground-up projects as well as highly technical and complex tenant improvements within operating facilities. More information about the company can be found at:

Full-time