Construction Estimator in Midland

Job Description

Our client is a nationally recognized General Contractor in the U.S. and is ready to hire an experienced Construction Estimator in Midland, Texas.

The right candidate will have strong knowledge of estimating design/build commercial and industrial projects. Ability to analyze construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates.

• Participate in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested.
• Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments.
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives to receive response bids prior to bid letting.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners.
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program.
• Maintains and improves subcontractor databases through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information.
• Performs accurate, timely, and well‑organized quantity takeoffs as assigned.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self‑performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism.
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Utilizes and assists in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions.
• Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities.
• Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

• 3 - 5 years or more of related work experience
• Must have experience working for a General Contractor.
• Experience estimating Commercial and LT. Industrial projects
• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles; proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Ability to analyze and collect cost data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of estimating and CRM software.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college/university or equivalent experience.

$115K - $135K BOE/Allowances/Bonus/Benefits