Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking an Estimator who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships. The primary function of the estimator is to support our pre-construction goals and estimating efforts by providing reliable and competitive estimates that our clients can trust with confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose. Competencies & Characteristics • Team player with a reputation of hard work and strong personal values. • Clearly understands and embraces working together as a team. • Humble, hungry, and sharp. • Aptitude and passion to learn, listen, and grow. • Thinks big picture and long term. • Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking. • Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame. • Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure. • Optimistically fights to find hope and solutions in any situation. • Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. • Can competently interpret plans, specifications, and code. • Can adhere to organizational process, protocol. • Understands and recognizes quality workmanship. • Works diligently and urgently, skillfully prioritizes their time. • Communicates effectively and clearly. • Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments. Essential Functions & Abilities • Skillfully interprets and understands the components of a project and builds bid packages to capture all definable features of work. • Ability to oversee the pursuit of multiple projects concurrently or engage in a single large project pursuit. • Coordinates directly with project architects, designers, owners, subcontractors, and field personnel. • Responsible for managing project information within our estimating outreach software. • Can manage and track historical data on past pursuits, as well as maintain current cost data in our databases. • Manages and distributes information during the project pursuit/preconstruction process: addendums, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, standard contract documents, etc. • Responsible for directly communicating to our clients and trade partners with estimate status and critical issues. • Provide support and information to the preconstruction manager to ensure we are meeting the client deliverable dates and providing the specific requests of the RFP. • Competency in utilizing our ITB software (Building Connected) and estimating/budgeting software (Destini). • Ability to evaluate/level bids received by subcontractors and confidently present the “best value” subcontractor to the client. • Assist with estimating hand-off to project teams. • Ability to participate in constructability reviews to identify constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, VE options, etc. • Support with project start-up and trade procurement. Education / Experience Required • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction estimator or project manager. • Experience should be in commercial construction, preferably in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements. • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, construction estimating software (Destini), bid solicitation/management software (Building Connected), project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Experience and skills with OST, Sage/Timberline, Winest and other estimating software are also valuable. • Interpersonal skills – ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results. What We Offer • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • 401(k) with company match • Health Savings Plan • Mentorship Programs • Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit http://www.alignbuilders.com Compensation The base pay range for this role is $90,000 – $140,000 per year.