Estimating Coordinator
Produced by Brenton Arriaga Co-Founder
About Us
Nielsen Construction California continues the legacy of one of San Diego’s greatest construction companies. As early as the 1940s, S. Falck Nielsen (the original founder of Nielsen Construction), advanced the role of job superintendent through planning, coordinating, and expediting with project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Today, Nielsen Construction California is recognized industry-wide for its knowledge and panoply of skill sets. Backed by quality support from our corporate office, we continue to assemble talented teams dedicated to serving our clients.
About Us
Nielsen continues to position seasoned superintendents and project managers on all its job sites with experience averaging more than 30 years. Many of our team members have served with Nielsen for over two decades. On-site project management teams are responsive and attentive to safety, quality control, and project progress. Consistency and adherence to high standards are imperative.
We work to develop strong relationships with our clients, a majority of which become repeat-clients. We are grateful for the countless opportunities that allow us to build some of San Diego’s most iconic structures and that so many clients return to Nielsen Construction for their building needs.
Our Approach
Our approach is simple: no shovel breaks ground until we have identified our clients’ goals.
We advocate for our clients’ budgets, schedules, and most importantly, their vision; we pledge our accountability through completion and beyond; we work to forge and strengthen long-term relationships. Together with clients, we achieve exceptional results, saving time and money by bringing projects in under budget and ahead of schedule.
Advocating for Budgets
As material costs continue to rise, budgets get tighter. When a public agency client needed to trim more than $200,000 from its project budget, Nielsen Construction California launched a value engineering initiative to do just that. The initiative helped to determine whether a minor change in design would produce the desired savings without compromising the integrity of the original design. This required buy-in from all team members; thus Nielsen set about building consensus among suppliers, subcontractors, and prime / general contractors, as well as the construction manager, architect, and owner. Recognizing the merits of the design change, the team came together to produce a project that not only kept the integrity of the original design but also saved on costs.
Advocating for Increased Value
Because Nielsen Construction respects clients’ budgets as its own, it consistently looks for ways to preserve costs.
On one particular project, the money that Nielsen saved enabled the client to expand the scope of the project at no extra cost. Upon completion, the client had enough money left over to resurface an entire parking lot.
This “extra” money was a direct result of NCC’s stewardship in budgeting.
Advocating for Schedules
Nielsen Construction offers a proprietary fast tracking system that brings in projects sooner than scheduled as well as hastens projects that have been delayed.
Nielsen’s fast tracking capabilities are often called upon by industry colleagues and project owners facing costly delays.
Whether it’s the opening of an elementary school or the launching of a new hotel property, NCC’s troubleshooting skills have helped meet critical deadlines for clients and many others.
Scope of Work
Building the Nielsen Legacy
Nielsen Construction California works with commercial, public, and private projects. We focus our general contracting and construction management expertise in the areas of:
Education
Healthcare
Alternative Energies
Military / Government
Commercial Construction & TI
Hospitality & Entertainment
Green Building
We have a broad scope of experience, and we’re ready to show you what we’ve got. NCC is committed to best professional practices, as exemplified through our many projects throughout San Diego and beyond. Nielsen assembles a talented team of construction managers and contractors for each project.
Professionalism and respect are of the utmost importance in our interactions with clients and their staff. We build teams – successful partnerships with the architects, designers, engineers, and subs who share our high standards.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Estimating Coordinator
Company: Nielsen Construction
Location: San Diego, CA
Nielsen Construction California, Inc. has been a trusted name in Southern California’s building industry for over 70 years. We provide construction management and general contracting services across various sectors, including education, hospitality, healthcare, public works, and emerging industries such as alternative energy.
Our team comprises award-winning superintendents and project managers, each averaging over 30 years of experience
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Estimating Coordinator to join our team. This role involves supporting our estimating department by coordinating bid processes, managing documentation, and assisting in the preparation of cost estimates.
The ideal candidate will have experience in construction estimating support and possess strong organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Bid Coordination: Assist in the preparation and submission of bid proposals, including assembling necessary documents and ensuring timely delivery.
Document Management: Maintain and organize all estimating documents, including blueprints, specifications, and contracts, ensuring easy accessibility for the team.
Subcontractor Communication: Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to solicit quotes and gather necessary information for accurate cost estimation.
Data Analysis: Analyze project requirements and assist in developing preliminary estimates for planning purposes.
Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the estimating team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing correspondence.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction estimating support or a similar role.
Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Familiarity with estimating software and tools.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with construction projects in sectors such as education, healthcare, or hospitality.
Knowledge of local building codes and regulations in Southern California.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
