Estimator Public Works General Contractor Marin County
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Estimator Public Works General Contractor Marin County

CWS Construction Group

Job Location : Novato,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-14T01:02:17Z

Job Description :

Job description

Public Works Contractor is seeking an accomplished construction professional to join our team to assist with the continued growth of the company. The position of Estimator will require a result and goal-oriented individual who will become an integral member of our company.

Duties:

  • Develop conceptual, budget and GMP estimates
  • Prepare accurate takeoffs, material and equipment pricing
  • Participate in subcontractor solicitation efforts and conduct job walks as appropriate
  • Meet proposal and bid schedules
  • Examine subcontractor proposals
  • Define and clarify project scopes of work, schedules and procurement requirements
  • Successfully develop competitive lump sum bids
  • Assist with project estimates
  • Perform constructability reviews
  • Perform value engineering analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to the desired project scope

Prerequisites:

  • 5 years construction estimating experience, at least 3 years of which estimating K-12 public school projects preferred.
  • Ability to perform preconstruction, estimating and bidding functions on projects up to $20M
  • Ability to successfully work with estimating team in preparing estimates and final bid pricing
  • Ability to produce accurate conceptual estimates
  • Ability to produce project schedules
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clients, subcontractors and design teams
  • Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by internal and outside sources for compliance with the bidding documents.
  • Ability to build new and maintain existing subcontractor and supplier relationships to obtain competitive advantages
  • Knowledge and understanding of unit costs
  • Ability to prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates and trend studies for self-perform and subcontractor scopes
  • Understanding of contracts, drawings and specifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of the factors that impact construction costs and subcontractor risk
  • Strong conceptual estimating skills
  • Computer literate and experience with spreadsheets, database programs and on-screen take off programs

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Construction, Construction Management or Engineering; or five (5) years related experience and/or training in Construction, Construction Management or engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive wages depending on experience with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits Include:

  • Employer match 401(k) retirement program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Compensation Package:

  • Performance bonus

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Construction estimating: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Novato, CA 94945 (Required)
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