Commercial Construction Estimator

Position Title:EstimatorEmployment Terms: Exempt / SalaryImmediate Supervisor: Senior EstimatorFunction/Overview:Responsibilities consist of supporting the Preconstruction Process which encompasses the following areas:CommunicationBudgetingBiddingProcess Development & ManagementThe Estimator is responsible for assisting the Preconstruction Manager in the overall function of the Preconstruction Process through specific tasks or management of several tasks. A successful Estimator will require effective organization and communication skills, systems management, accuracy, initiative, decision making, influence, prioritizing, and flexibility.Performance ExpectationCommitment to deadlinesAccuracyStandardizationAdaptabilityStrong internal and external relationshipsTimelinessCore Responsibilities and Duties:The Estimator is responsible for:CommunicationWeekly, daily, and/or monthly reportingTo executives and preconstruction managerMeeting / collaboration with:Staff, clients, and trade contractorsBudgetingDevelop and/or perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricingDevelop and/or assist with value engineering considerationsDevelop and/or assist with trade/bid category costEvaluate owner budgetsTeam organization/leadership for large estimatesReview bid documents for how they affect pricing and riskPrepare total project cost estimatesCoordinate design intent with ArchitectReview all estimates to ensure company consistency / standardsConstructability reviewSite visitsUnderstanding of market conditions and fluctuationsBiddingBid process assistanceBid checklist managementIdentify scope/trades necessary for the projectUnderstand upfront documents/Division 0 and 1 & implementDevelop bidders listCoordinate reprographics and plan distributionPreconstruction RFI managementAddenda reviewReceive bids and coordinate and compare subcontract quotations for a complete scope of workBid archivingPost bid estimate evaluationsProcess Development & ManagementMaintain relationships with top subcontractor listMaintain black listProlog database maintenanceMaster call sheet maintenanceMaintain historic cost procedureDevelop "standard" unit cost sheet for typical scopesTilden-Coil ReferencesCompany Service ModelProduction ManualSafety ManualEmployee HandbookEstimate ProcessConstruction Billing ProcessAdvanced Responsibilities:Preconstruction Process Developing: Planning, Budgeting, Coordination, Bid ProcessPreconstruction Manager responsibilitiesMarket trend and construction economics tracking and loggingPreparation of subcontract scopesTeach and develop PM's, PE's & bid team to estimateRecommended Computer Skills:CMiC, OPC, Bluebeam, Revit, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or similar Estimating ProgramsRecommended Education:Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or equivalent continuing educationBenefitsAt Tilden-Coil Constructors, we take care of our team. We offer100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurancefor employeesand their families. Additional benefits includeprofit sharing, a401(k) with company match, adiscretionary annual bonus, and your choice of acompany vehicle with fuel cardor anauto allowance with fuel card. We're committed to rewarding your hard work and supporting your success"”both on and off the job.Physical Demands:This office position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Involves walking, effective communication, listening, using hands to operate office equipment. Vision abilities required for computer work, reading, writing, typing, data entry and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and /or carry up to 20 pounds; attempt no greater weight without assistance. The noise level in the work environment is an active open office.Notice to Search FirmsTilden-Coil Constructors ("Tilden-Coil") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Tilden-Coil, including those sent to a Tilden-Coil mailing address, email address, fax machine, directly to employees, or submitted to our resume database, will be considered the property of Tilden-Coil.No fees will be paidfor any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Tilden-Coil will consider any candidate for whom an agency submits an unsolicited resume to have been referred free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain prior written authorization from Tilden-Coil's recruiting team before submitting resumes"”and only in connection with a valid, fully-executed agreement for services and a specific job opening. Tilden-Coil will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such an agreement in place.Agency agreements will be valid only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Tilden-Coil's Human Resources team. No other Tilden-Coil employee is authorized to approve agreements or bind the company regarding the placement of candidates by staffing agencies.The intent of the job description is to provide a general outline of the employment title. Specific responsibilities may vary depending on the individual requirements of the specific project and direction from the immediate supervisor.Riverside, CAFull-Time95,000-145,000

Created: 2025-10-02