Cost Estimator (Springtide)

IPS • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Springtide, a division of IPS (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more. We are looking for a Cost Estimator (Semiconductor Construction) to join our talented team remotely . Travel to the Santa Clara, CA project site is required as needed In this role, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset, and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us.

Requirements

• Have increasing levels of scope and responsibility as an Estimator in a construction environment.
• Enjoy applying your advanced analytical skills to investigate and interpret complex technical data.
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
• Excel in a collaborative and friendly team environment.
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun.
• IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position
• All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required

Responsibilities

• Analyze external contractor bids to ensure client value for money.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to assess and address gaps.
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates.
• Optimize project costs against budget, including cost reviews, value engineering, and accurate estimates to increase client value.
• Provide estimating expertise and leadership throughout the design and construction stages of the projects.
• Build trust and credibility with partners across the business, from 3rd parties to client specialists to contractors and consultants.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed