Junior Estimator

Description

Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. is one of the largest and the fastest growing Commercial Real Estate Companies in Sacramento, CA. With over 8.6MM square feet, over 150 properties, and over 250 buildings, valued at $1.3 billion dollars. ECP has had an Annual Growth of over 20% for the past 10 years and anticipates continued growth of 20% annually, creating more job opportunities internally and externally. ECP is a World Class Company.

Ethan Conrad Construction, Inc. is currently seeking a high-talent Junior Estimator to join a well-established property management construction company that specializes in Class A and Class B office, healthcare, retail, retrofit, and industrial construction projects. The Junior Estimator represents the Company and its Vision & Guiding Principles while supporting the Pre-Construction department in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering and preparing routine estimating data and compiling data for use in bid proposal estimates.

Requirements

This position is responsible for:

• Prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates for projects of varying size and complexity, including materials price lists, labor costs and equipment 
• Research prior estimating data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedents for future estimates 
• Hand-off estimate and preferred/pre-defined subcontractors to project management team for final buyouts 
• Work with sub-consultants and subcontractors to find Value Engineering options · Have a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs 
• Work closely with Brokers, project management and project development teams 
• Research and recruit new subcontractors as required for design-build applications, and value engineering to drive competitive buyouts and strategically align with Brokers, project management team on subcontractor qualifications 
• Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules 
• Participate in design, design progress meetings and design information gathering as required 
• Capable of using all Procore software, CAD and Bluebeam elements to ensure proper job outcomes 
• Collegial, cooperative, industrious, uses time well
• Respectful of all team members 
• Self-motivated/self-directed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong planning, problem solving & negotiation skills; proficient using computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project, Procore, CAD, and Bluebeam, knowledge of the California Building Code 

Required:

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in estimating, design related activities, project management, or construction management 
• Experience with design-build, engineer/procure/construct, construction management and hard bid projects 
• Experience with computer-based estimating systems and design software and competent in the use of recognized electronic spreadsheets, and word processing 

Preferred:

Certifications and/or Licenses First Aid and CPR trained, OSHA Certifications (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination education/experience