03 Mar
Estimator for Residential Construction
California, Santa barbara , 93101 Santa barbara USA

Vacancy expired!

Quiring Homes specializes in building high-end, custom homes and remodeling projects throughout the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas. Originally based in Fresno, our parent company Quiring General is an award-winning and trusted contractor of multifamily residences and medical facilities across California. We are at the forefront of quality, client-focused homes and are looking to expand our team with enthusiastic people who take pride in their craft.

We are looking for a high-energy individual to join our premier project in Montecito as an Estimator.

General Overview:

The Estimator has responsibility for estimating assigned projects that the company has undertaken on a negotiated or bid basis.

Description of Duties:

- Perform conceptual cost estimates early in project engagement

- Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings and specifications

- Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of design

- Manage drawing distribution to prospective supplier/subcontractors to obtain bids

- Qualify supplier/subcontractor bid proposals

- Identify and input new or revised data into estimating database

- Reconcile supplier/subcontractor pricing information with historical data

- Understand the supplier/subcontractor market in the Santa Barbara area

- Promote goodwill between Quiring and its suppliers/subcontractors

- Build and maintain exceptional client relationships

Skills required:

- 3-5 years estimating, project engineering or project management experience on a variety of projects

- Ability to strategize, problem solve and plan

- Detail-oriented

- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks

- Ability to collaborate and work with other departments

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Must possess valid California drivers license

Desired:

- Bachelors degree or higher in construction related discipline

Physical Abilities:

Candidates must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others including: sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; bending, kneeling and reaching to retrieve and file records; must possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; must see to inspect financial or statistical records and observe computer monitor; must hear and speak at normal levels to communicate with others.

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