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Job Title Project Estimator About Design Line                       Design Line builds complex architectural homes with high design standards, exacting detail, and challenging site conditions across the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County, Sonoma Wine Country, and beyond. Our work requires disciplined execution, strong collaboration with architects, owner’s representatives, and consultants, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Every member of our team—both in the field and in the office—plays a role in delivering homes that reflect the design vision, provide an uncompromising client experience, and uphold the high standards we are known for. Through Concierge by Design Line, we also provide ongoing care and stewardship for sophisticated residences, estates, and family properties with tailored, high-touch service. Our culture is grounded in competence, ethical decision-making, respect, a supportive team environment, and authentic communication. The Role The Project Estimator plays a vital role in the preconstruction phase. Core responsibilities include reviewing and executing RFP requests, preparing and/or coordinating budget estimates during Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document, and Value Engineering exercises during the preconstruction planning phase.  The Estimator must be proficient in estimating high-end residential projects, negotiating with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, budgeting the projects, establishing relationships, and working closely with project managers and owners and their consultants and representatives. The Estimator will perform duties to support business development, marketing, and preparation of construction project cost estimates for both competitive hard bid and negotiated construction projects. The Estimator will be responsible for performing quantity take-offs, solicit supplier/subcontractor bids, proposal preparation, and post-bid documentation.  This role requires a combination of technical expertise and collaboration to ensure projects are estimated with precision, professionalism, and care. How We Lead Projects at Design Line Across our projects, we share a set of common expectations: Proactive & Solution-Oriented We approach challenges with flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to finding solutions. Clear Communication & Strong Relationships We foster positive relationships through open communication and mutual respect. Commitment to Design Intent We ensure the architectural vision and project goals are realized with precision and care. Safety First We prioritize safety in both our actions and our mindset across every project. Key Responsibilities Preconstruction - ·        Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates and communicates with Design Line leadership on feasibility of the request and validity of a DLC budget effort ·        Prepares an RFP list of potential vendors and subcontractors for review and distribution ·        Prepares and manages a bid calendar to ensure timely completion and delivery of estimates ·        Reviews estimates with the Design Line project team, and edits the budget for completeness and accuracy ·        Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid ·        Executes internal take-offs of construction documents using Plangrid or similar software ·        Inputs take-offs into Design Line’s proprietary budget spread sheet ·        Obtains pricing for materials; obtains bids from subcontractors and vendors ·        Prepares cost analysis by calculating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor proposals, vendor input and ongoing input from the DLC project team ·        Makes an estimate where predetermined standards are not available ·        Informs the project team of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in the project docum