Sr. Estimator in Irving

Felix Construction Company is seeking an Estimator to do all aspects of the bid/estimating process for construction of water and wastewater facilities. This includes review of plans and specs, bid scope and quantity take-offs, solicitation of pricing from subcontractors or suppliers and completion of the bid/estimating effort including closeout. Our projects vary in size and scope and are located throughout the Dallas metropolitan area ($250k - $50 M).

This role typically requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent. The ideal candidate can communicate and work well with all levels of personnel and has strong math and analytical skills.

• Thorough and proactive review of on-line resources for project advertisements
• Communicates with engineers, owners, and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents clarifications
• Completes bid scopes for projects
• Estimates the entire project including structural concrete, piping systems, mechanical equipment installation, and site civil
• Performs quantity take-offs for water and wastewater piping systems and mechanical equipment for industrial piping and mechanical systems
• Performs quantity takeoffs for structural concrete and site civil work
• Take lead on estimating CSI Divisions 4-10
• Leads the internal estimate review process
• Prepares final assembly of estimate
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for project turnover meetings and assists field operations with change order pricing
• Maintains historical data

• Senior level, at least 5 years heavy civil or industrial construction estimating experience required, water/wastewater highly desired
• Bachelors degree in construction management, Mechanical or Structural Engineering
• In depth knowledge of construction principles and processes
• In depth knowledge of civil activities (excavation, concrete), steel erection and equipment installation
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of piping plan isometric and P& required
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Project required
• Experience with estimating software such as Heavy Bid or Pro Est strongly
• Have the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship indefinitely

We offer:

• ESOP program - 100% Employee Owned
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• 401k with 6% employer match
• Rich benefits package with substantial employer contribution
• Generous Time Off Policy (PTO)
• 8 paid company holidays
  
  Professional development programs, team activities, and organized volunteer initiatives
• Cell Phone Allowance