We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual who is excited about working as part of a team and eager to contribute their professional experience to the Project Estimator role.
About North Peak
Our Vision
North Peak is both the preferred construction management firm and employer of choice throughout the Western Region1 of the United States. Due to our high level of craftmanship we are a company that our customers want to work with, and our employees are proud to work for.
Our Mission
To provide quality workmanship and customer service while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and fairness in our relationships with our customers, employees, and vendors. To grow by continually providing useful and significant products, services, and solutions to markets we already serve while expanding into new areas that build on our competencies and customer interests.
Our Core Values
- We recruit, hire and train exceptional, self-disciplined people who are committed to our values and our team.
- Employees adhere to consistent result driven systems with freedom and responsibility within the framework of our operating systems.
- Company growth will provide promotion opportunities for those who have demonstrated personal and professional growth.
All North Peak Construction employees represent the company professionally and respectfully in all interactions with clients, subcontractors, owners, representatives, coworkers, and the community. Employees embody an enthusiastic willingness to contribute to the goals of our growing organization.
About the Position
The primary responsibility of the Project Estimator is to review and analyze project plans and requirements during the pre-construction phase to estimate project budgets.
This position works extensively with project stakeholders, business teams, subcontractors and other internal/external partners to project anticipated budgets and planning. Our ideal candidate will have previous estimating experience including risk assessment, as well as plan, scope and contract review.
Successful candidates have additional experience in administrative roles as well as construction, architecture, engineering, building regulations and safety disciplines.
Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to
▪ Review architectural drawings, blueprints, and supporting documents and ask questions to understand the scope and requirements of a construction project.
▪ Estimate costs related to materials, labor, equipment and time needed in a project.
▪ Prepare thorough takeoffs during the estimation process.
▪ Work within tight timeframes with strict submission deadlines while paying careful attention to detail.
▪ Prepare timely, thorough and accurate estimates for bid proposal.
▪ Request and manage subcontractor bids for multiple pre-construction projects concurrently.
▪ Assess potential risks in review of project documents and during participation in job walks.
▪ Work with architects, engineers, subcontractors, stakeholders and team members to understand project details and refine estimates.
▪ Provide regular updates to leadership regarding phase of each project in the pipeline.
General Qualifications
▪ Experience as a Project Estimator or similar role.
▪ Ability to read architectural plans.
▪ Strong understanding of residential and commercial construction standards and requirements.
▪ Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint).
▪ Experience with Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat or willingness to learn.
Skillset Qualifications
▪ The ability to work as part of a team or independently.
▪ Excellent organizational and time management skills to allow for effective multitasking across multiple projects.
Benefits
▪ 401K Retirement Plan
▪ Paid time off
▪ Health Insurance
North Peak is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. North Peak is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit www.northpeakconstruction.com