1349 Senior Estimator
Company: Jennifer Powers
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: November 13, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Estimator - Civil Construction"Have a dream boss,
catapult your career to new heights, and have a real shot at
ownership"Company Information
- Argonaut Constructors, established in 1957, is a well-known and
respected union civil contractor for underground utilities
(water/sewer/storm), grading & paving, and earthwork.
- The company is growing and having its best year yet - they have
been working with a consulting firm to help organize the company,
get the right people in the right positions, improve their
processes & procedures, and help define who they are as a company.
Because of this, the team is excited and energized.
- They have always been popular with their clients because of
their good work and follow-through, and those relationships are
getting better all of the time.
- Collaborative organization - everyone is in the same office,
anything you need, you can go across the hall and ask. All of their
equipment is located in their yard that is adjacent to the
office.
- They have grown out of being a "family-owned" business and into
an employee-owned company, and there is an opportunity for
ownership after 1 year of employment.
- This position reports to Lance Bushnell, VP of Estimating. He
is professional, even-keeled, and he hires professionals that he
empowers to do their jobs.
- Check out this video with Lance Bushnell: They Value and
Appreciate their Employees
- For this senior-level role, after 1 year of employment, there
is an opportunity for ownership. This would be evaluated by the
senior leadership team to make sure it is a good fit on both
sides.
- The position reports to Lance Bushnell, the VP of Estimating
and one of the owners of Argonaut. With 30 years of experience - he
started his career at Kiewit - he is a great resource to his staff.
He is driven to succeed but also has a very collaborative,
even-keeled personality. He allows his staff to do their job and
run their team.
- Excellent Compensation package - 100% of insurance premiums are
covered for employees and their families. The salaries are above
market, and they have a lucrative bonus structure, plus other bells
and whistles.Your Role with the Company
- As the Senior Estimator, you will bid on all wet utilities,
grading & paving, and earthwork projects.
- Argonaut is transitioning into Heavy Bid which will round out
the HCSS suite at the company (including Heavy Job).
- You will have 3 estimators reporting to you with the
opportunity to mentor and help them grow their careers. You will
have staff to conduct takeoffs unless you like to do your own.
- Plenty of work to bid on with less competition - their bid hit
is 13% to 15%. They don't chase after every shiny object; they are
very strategic about what they pursue.Community Information
- The company is located in classic California Wine Country! is
one of the best small cities, population of 177K, in the heart of
beautiful wine country. It still has a small-town feel but has all
the amenities with world-class restaurants and shopping. You have
close access to the countryside, beaches, hiking, bike/mountain
bike riding, and boating.
- If you want a city experience, San Francisco is 55 miles south
of Santa Rosa.
- Sonoma County leads the farm-to-table food scene with many
organic farms in the area.
- Because the location has less traffic and a lower cost of
living than the SF Bay area, you can live in a rural setting or a
lively city.Background Profile
- Expertise in estimating civil construction projects such as wet
utilities, grading & paving, and earthwork.
- A Background in leadership.
- Senior level estimating skills, able to be the lead on bids
(with collaborative help from the entire team).
- A degree would be a plus but experience is the most important
aspect.For more information about this opportunity and/or other
positions - please contact:Contact: Jennifer PowersPhone or Text:
(916) 304-6661Email: jennifer@jpowersinc.com
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