Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Relocation Coming Soon! Corporate office moving to Yorba Linda in October 2024

CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cost Estimator (CE) will lead the bidding process, pre-qualify subcontractors, suppliers and vendors, solicit bids, organize quotations from subcontractors, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents and discuss pricing that fulfills contract requirements with project team members. The CE will also be tasked with estimating projects at all levels while interacting with project team members, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors. The CE will evaluate preliminary design documents and other supporting documents to develop preliminary cost estimates and will evaluate architectural and engineering plans, specifications and other construction documents to analyze the contract types, determine allocation of contracts and/or develop cost estimates. The CE will assist the project team members with preparing budgets, cost estimates, schedules and timelines, and provide periodic reports. The CE will be flexible, resourceful and possess the ability to adapt on-the-fly.

CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
Negotiate Contract Terms and Assemble Applicable Exhibits
Analyze drawings, specifications and other relevant documentation
Organize subcontractors’ quotations, negotiate quotes and issue purchase orders
Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner
Assist with preparation of project budgets and schedules
Understand contractual terms and conditions
Provide clear detailed quantity take-offs
Seeks feedback on corrective actions to enhance the continuous identification and reliability of cost estimates
Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for labor and material costing
Maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and vendors
Perform new vendor research (capabilities, pricing, etc.)

CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Minimum 3 years of experience estimating multi-family residential or similar projects
Fluent in building estimating software, estimating techniques and spreadsheet design
General understanding of design and construction terms
Exceptional time management skills, ability to estimate work effort and time needed for various project estimates
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Graduate from recognized architectural, engineering or construction management program is an asset

We are an equal opportunity employer

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Spruce Grove, Inc., was incorporated in the State of California in 1964 by James A. Carter and has been active in the development of real estate since that time. For over fifty years, Spruce Grove, Inc., has built a portfolio including large multi-family apartment communities; hotels, resorts and wineries; commercial and retail centers; storage facility; marina; tree nursery. Spruce Grove, Inc.’s history of developing apartment and commercial properties.

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