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Next Phase Construction, Inc is a General Contractor specializing in multifamily for-rent construction projects throughout the state of California and the western United States. The average project size is between $40M and $100M in dollar volume and is usually over 100 units. Project types currently include anything with Type V or Type III wood framing, including garden style, wraps and podiums.

The Next Phase team works together as a cohesive unit to deliver the highest quality to our clients. Joining our team means becoming part of our family where your skills are valued and your potential is fostered. If you're ready to contribute to exciting projects and grow with a company that prioritizes teamwork and excellence, we want to hear from you!

The Estimator will support the Pre-Construction department in project take offs, estimating, bidding, logistics, contracting and job scheduling as needed. The Estimator is expected to perform duties in accordance with the Company’s Core Values, Business Ethics, Employee Conduct, and Confidentiality policies while maintaining professionalism with owners, consultants, labor representatives, and public agencies. .

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop cost estimates for new projects by working with stakeholders, both internal and external, to gather technical project information and produce associated detail cost estimates and overall budgets (Assist).

2. Communicate clearly and concisely on the status of project cost estimation to all levels.

3. Portray professionalism and expertise with potential clients and existing clients.

4. Work towards becoming an expert in constructability, Value Engineering, various construction types, methods and details.

5. Constantly be a student of the industry to understand what is changing every day, thus making you the expert.

6. Develop scopes of work for subcontractors (Assist).

7. Prepare subcontractor bid reconciliations to determine best proposals for job (Assist).

8. Prepare project for construction through managing logistics, traffic control, pre-job coordination with subs, cities, general conditions, etc, and prepare handoff to project team (Assist).

9. Draft all contract exhibits (Owner Contracts and Subcontractor contracts) (Assist).

10. Coordinate with project managers to execute project buy-out (Assist).

11. Provide reconciliation analysis between projects and estimate revisions (Assist).

12. Build internal and/or leverage third party tools to prepare estimates as well as detailed cost for multiple stages of project development (Assist).

13. Oversee external estimating vendors and potentially internal resources to produce project estimates and budgets (Assist).

14. Assemble back up material as needed & package in an orderly manner for approval, etc. (Assist).

15. Request and track bids (Assist).

16. Comply with company policies and administrative procedures.

17. Expedite review of RFIs, submittals etc. (Assist).

18. Log and track RFIs, PCOs, submittals, correspondence and other project documents. (Assist).

19. Use Bluebeam to read blueprints & understand various stages of drawings & specs, as well as prepare take-offs.

20. Effectively communicate with owners, equity partners, construction managers, etc both written and verbal.

21. Effectively communicate with building staff and officials, contractors, design consultants, and building inspectors both written and verbal.

22. Stay abreast of building codes, zoning regulations, and other legal requirements to ensure compliance during the pre-construction phase.

23. Assisting the Pre-Construction department in miscellaneous tasks as they arise, including job scheduling

• 1-3 years of construction experience preferred

• Ability to review project plans and specifications to create accurate and competitive cost estimates.

• Understanding of construction methods, materials, local building codes, zoning regulations, and other relevant construction-related laws.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

• Familiarity with construction management software, project scheduling tools, and other relevant technologies.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in cost estimates, project plans, and other pre-construction documents.

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, market conditions, and industry trends.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to:

o Develop & update construction schedule (Assist)

o Develop & update Master Schedule (Assist)

o Develop spread sheets using Excel

o Develop professional letters using Word

o Establish an effective filing system

• Ability to work beyond regular work hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture or equivalent job experience.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENT: Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to an extensive background screening. Failure to comply will eliminate an applicant from consideration for this position.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Note: Next Phase Construction benefit and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Compensation: +/- $40.00 per hour DOE. Actual placement may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, and geographic location. Next Phase Construction also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and group health benefits.

Next Phase Construction, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at Next Phase Construction, Inc. without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of Next Phase Construction, Inc.. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by Next Phase Construction, Inc. as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between Next Phase Construction Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Next Phase Construction, Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.