Construction Estimator

Job Description

• evaluate, catalog, and respond to bid invitations from existing and potential clients
• Analyze bid drawings, specifications, addendums, and project specifc documentsor information to identify scope
• Generate electronic on screen take offs
• Conduct site visits and participate in pre-bid meetings as needed
• Formulate accurate material, labor, processing, administrative, and other relevant costs associated with the project scope
• Solicit, negotiate, and evaluate quotes from vendors
• Communicate effectively with customers and vendors
• Prepare detailed and timely proposals
• Actively follow up and obtain feedback on bids
• Accurately transfer bid information from awarded projects to detailing and project management personnel
• Assist project management in the pricing of change order work
• Analylze actual vs estimated costs upon project closeout
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with customers and vendors
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and research
• Prepare and maintain directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors

• Degree in construction related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• Must be able to read and understand construction documents
• computer literatate with intermediate knowledge of ms office products
• Have good math and writing skills
• good organizational and communication skills

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation
• Health Benefits Package
• bonus
• opportunity for advancement

Gulf Coast Railings is an ornamental metal fabrication company focused on the commercial construction market in the greater Houston area. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including stainless steel, aluminum, decorative steel, and bronze. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant build outs to ground up high rise construction.