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Estimating Coordinator

Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture, providing innovative, quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States.

We are looking for an Estimating Coordinator who will work closely with our Project Estimators and Subcontractors to coordinate the bid process from set-up to bid submittal with an emphasis on enhancing the subcontractor and team experience.

Keep reading IF:

YOU ARE SELF-DRIVEN AND PROACTIVE. You can engage with team members to kick off the estimating process and begin early communication and engagement. You can work autonomously with a high degree of follow-through to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

YOU ARE A PROBLEM SOLVER AND TEAM PLAYER. You enjoy working on a fast-paced team and building relationships through phone and email communication. You understand the importance of collaboration with all team members, Project Managers, Estimators, Estimating Coordinators, Subcontractors, and Clients, showing a commitment to manage bids effectively.

YOU ARE A MULTI-TASKER AND HIGHLY ORGANIZED. You can effectively provide coordination on multiple bids at a time, being pulled in multiple directions, and can prioritize urgent matters as they arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

In the first 30 days and ongoing:

• Learn Eleven Western Builders services, processes and procedures, and business lines.
• Learn Eleven Western Builders' estimating process and expectations of the project estimators; reviewing bid invitations, setting up projects for bid solicitation, communicate with subcontractors, order and distribute plans and project documents, processing subcontractor bids and pre-qualification packages.
• Learn how to use Eleven Western Builders' estimating software.
• Builds positive working relationships with the Estimating Team, Subcontractors, Project Managers, General Superintendents, and Leadership.

By the 90-day mark and ongoing:

• Fully understands the project bidding process, and is providing coordination proactively to support estimators, asking questions as needed.
• Has a foundational understanding of the company's estimating software and can provide general assistance to subcontractors to streamline access and foster beneficial relationships.
• Understands Eleven Western Builders' pre-qualification process and provides guidance to trade partners to efficiently complete the process.
• Works closely with the Project Estimator to provide a complete bid package to our clients,
• Fosters a positive working relationship with Clients and Architectural teams.

Within the 6th to 9th month mark and ongoing:

• Coordinates with Project Estimators and other team members to gather additional required documents and materials to assemble a bid package that showcases our Eleven Western Builders' values and strengths.
• Proactively communicating with subcontractors to provide bid results and communicate future opportunities, attending weekly team meetings, and providing support for the estimating team.
• Problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a positive attitude and professionalism.

By the 12th month mark and ongoing:

• Is a fully integrated member of the team, able to provide coordination consistently and proactively on multiple projects from start to finish.
• Has formed and continues to foster strong relationships with trade partners and team members.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and drive when working on all projects, simple or complex, working to deliver the best outcome.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the construction field, construction management school, or trade school
• Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications is a plus.
• Ability to learn how to utilize estimating software effectively.
• Proficient with computer skills working with various office equipment, computers, and various programs including MS Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook, and edit/markup Adobe PDFs
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1983, Eleven Western Builders, Inc. has been a leading retail general contractor, delivering innovative, quality-built construction projects to a diverse group of clients. We approach every project with a goal of total satisfaction for our clients, ourselves, and all members of the project team, ready to conquer any obstacle that may arise.

At Eleven Western Builders, we keep our promise to build the best projects by providing our clients with top-level management and the highest quality fieldwork on projects throughout California and the western United States. We love this work, we were built to do it, and we are ready to earn our clients' trust!

BENEFITS:

Competitive Wages, Annual Performance-Based Bonuses, Health Benefits Package, 401k, Laptop, Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time.

PAY RANGE:

$20-$35/hour