Estimator (Structural Concrete)

Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates apply directly with current resume.
Position Description
JT Wimsatt Contracting Co, Inc., a building industry leader, founded in 1992, delivering projects with superior quality, on time and within budget for our clients. JT Wimsatt serves both public and private sector clients with a range of commercial, industrial, residential, government and specialty construction projects.
Our Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision and more
• Competitive salary
• 401k plan with company match
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Excellent PTO program, including 8 paid holidays

We are currently seeking a Structural Estimator. This position will work out of our North Orange County office and report directly to the Chief Estimator.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit job specific comprehensive/clear/concise proposals
• Coordinate all design documents (A,S,C,L,M,E,P,etc.) into comprehensive bids
• Take-off quantities of concrete materials and formwork
• Review and apply appropriate pricing and labor factors to materials, equipment, formwork, etc.
• Prepare a Critical Path Durations Schedule as part of the estimate.
• Communicate, meet with and work closely with clients.
• Review Prime Bid RFP requests, coordinate any specific scope requirements, allowances, bonding requirements, and prepare all required bid forms as well as any related bid documents.
• Follow-up, negotiate and procure new work. Participate in client interviews
• Participate in transition of jobs from estimating to project management (including planning, buyouts, scope, etc).
• Participate in weekly estimating meetings per agenda.
• Attend job walk meetings.
• Schedule strategy sessions on target jobs - pre and post bid.
• Maintain and update bid tracking sheet, lead tracking sheet and bid closing spreadsheet.
• Attend key networking functions.
• Facilitate customer service by letting other departments know client concerns or issues.
• Periodically travel between Southern California projects

Position Requirements
Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelors' Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field highly desired however, years of experience in lieu of formal education accepted
• Strong aptitude with On-Screen Takeoff and Bluebeam.
• Construction experience is required
• Proficiency in any of the following:
  • Tekla
  • Microsoft Project
  • BIM 360
  • Navisworks
  • Autocad
  • Plan Grid
  • Procore
• Proven track record with time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable presenting to clients and developing business relationships
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Resourceful, collaborative, adaptable and able to think on your feet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive style with the ability to work well both individually and in a team
• Periodical travel between Southern California projects required

Candidates will be subject to background check and drug screening. Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer JT Wimsatt Corp., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law."