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B J Perch Construction, Inc. is seeking a determined full-time Construction Estimator to take charge of the preconstruction services for both negotiated and bid projects within our core markets (healthcare, commercial, industrial, and multi-family) in and around the Fresno, CA community. This estimator position earns a competitive, experience-based pay and is eligible for great benefits, including health benefits with a health contribution each month, year-end bonuses, and vehicle reimbursement or access to a company vehicle. If this business development opportunity sounds like the right job for you, keep reading!
Are you a hard worker who genuinely cares about your customers and will go out of your way to make them happy? Are you organized and attentive to detail? Can you effectively manage multiple projects at a time? Do you take pride in your work? If yes, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application for this Construction Estimator position because we want to meet you!
ABOUT B J PERCH CONSTRUCTION, INC.
By partnering with our clients, designers, subcontractors, and other project team members, we align our goals and collaborate at every level to consistently meet our clients’ expectations. We offer design/build under one umbrella, providing our clients with a single source responsible for the design and construction of their project. We serve a variety of industries such as residential, retail, office, municipal, industrial, healthcare, and education. Through each phase of construction, we exercise tight control, utilizing management systems and procedures that monitor time, budget, quality, and safety. We leverage lessons learned and industry best practices to achieve quality results and ensure our clients’ project goals and expectations are met.
We know that we would not be successful without our hardworking team. We truly value each employee and recognize their efforts. In return for their hard work and dedication, we offer competitive wages, solid benefits, and a fun, team-oriented work environment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
In this Construction Estimator role, we rely on you to help with our company’s growth and business development. Much of your time is spent forging prositive relationships with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors as you utilize your strong communication and interpersonal skills. You prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade-specific scopes of work, and comprehensive bid packages. Additionally, you qualify supplier/subcontractor bid proposals and negotiate subcontracts. To obtain bids, you manage drawing distribution to prospective suppliers/subcontractors.
On top of keeping communication open to ensure smooth operations, you are hands-on from project start to finish. You play an active role in each stage of design and you prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates. Being highly detailed, you review project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications allowing you to construct accurate estimates. You are an effective liaison between our company and customers to maintain effective communication and manage project expectations. You are diligent to follow up with questions, needs, and/or concerns so customers feel confident and comfortable and projects stay on schedule. At the end of the day, you take great pride in your role of facilitating seamless projects that result in full customer satisfaction!
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years of experience as a Commercial Construction Estimator
- Completed Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering, construction management, architecture, or another applicable experience
- Previous experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation
- Competent knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Estimating software (Sage/Timberline or similar), Project Management software (Procore or similar), and Scheduling software (Project or similar)
Are you goal-oriented and self-motivated? Can you connect with our customers and build strong relationships? Are you an effective communicator? Do you present yourself professionally? If so, you may be perfect for this sales position! Apply now!
Location: 93650
