Company Overview: West Valley Construction Co. Inc. is a leading underground utility construction firm, steadfast in our commitment to high-quality infrastructure design and project deliverables through a safety-first culture. We specialize in the installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response of essential utilities such as water, power, gas, telecommunications, sewer, and storm. We take pride in being an employee-owned company. We firmly believe that every team member contributes significantly to our ongoing success and growth. Demonstrating our commitment, we've implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows our employees to directly share in the company's achievements. Headquartered in Campbell, CA, West Valley Construction Co. Inc. operates from strategically located facilities in Bakersfield, Campbell, Chico, Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Redwood City, Sacramento, Salinas, Stockton, and Visalia. We are actively seeking talented individuals who value safety and ownership to be part of our dynamic team.
We are looking for a Junior Estimator to join our Fresno, CA Team!
Job Summary: To assist in developing estimates of raw materials needed to complete various projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Below is a compilation of primary job duties and responsibilities for this role, supplemented by certain supportive tasks. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Moreover, management reserves the right to make modifications to this job description as deemed necessary.
- Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
- Support Senior Estimator in preparing bid proposals and presentations for clients.
- Development of confirmatory bids.
- Review blueprints and other architectural drawings to make informed estimates. May use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and similar software tools to draft material estimates.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products and services.
- Assist with change order estimates as required.
- Track actual costs as the project develops.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentations.
- Ensure all estimate are completed in a timely manner and meet organizational standards.
Qualifications:
- Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. 0-4 years of related industry work or experience.
- Certificates/Licenses: valid driver's license in good standings (must be 18 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle).
- Computer Skills: versed in Microsoft Excel, Word, Projects, and Outlook. Experience in any estimating software is a plus, but not required.
- Interpersonal Skills: strong analytical, written, and communication skills. Detail oriented, self-motivated, and coachable. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with other employees, members of management, clients, agencies, and the general public.
- Mathematical Skills: ability to complete construction related calculations, take measurements, material quantities, etc.
- Organization and Planning: ability to read and interpret specifications and improvement plans. Ability to manage individual priorities, work activities, and manage multiple projects at any given time.
- Problem Solving: ability to use a systematic approach to solve problems and evaluate alternative solutions.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Hearing adequate to perform job duties in person.
- Able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties and respond to dangerous situations.
- Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, pushing, and pulling.
- Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and other electronic devices. Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Able to safely ascend or descend step ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
- Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions without assistance.
- May work in areas where hazardous substances are present.
Salary:
- $31.78/hour - $44.47/hour
Benefits:
- Opportunity to be an owner in the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) with discounted price.
- Annual performance bonus opportunities.
- Vacation, and paid sick leave.
- 5 group health insurance plans: 2 with HSAs; company pays 95% of employee premium and 85% of dependent premium for Blue Shield Plans, and 95% of the premium for employee and dependents for Kaiser Plans.
If you are selected for employment with WVCC, you will be required to provide documentation that verifies your legal right to work in the U.S. Please note, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorships for work authorization at this time.
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