Construction Estimator

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Full Time Corporate, Missouri City, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $ Annually

The Estimator will be working under the Director/Preconstruction manager and responsible for coordinating preconstruction services and preparing conceptual budgets and full cost estimates for public and private projects ranging in size from $200K to $50M.

• Interface directly with clients, architects, engineers, as required
• Perform preliminary site inspections
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Identify plan discrepancies and scheduling contingencies
• Identify opportunities for value engineering
• Define and develop scopes of work
• Develop and maintain bid list and relationships with local subcontractors
• Obtain bids from subcontractors
• Assist with construction timelines and scheduling parameters
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive conceptual budgets and job cost proposals, including GMP, lump sum and design-build bids
• Develop strong, professional relationships with key vendors and customers
• Demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as commercial estimator
• Knowledge of current unit pricing
• Proficient in quantity take-offs and square foot estimating
• Thorough understanding of current building construction systems, means and methods
• Familiarity with current local building codes
• Familiarity with construction contracts, construction law, and bonding and insurance requirements
• Experience with civil site development (earthwork, underground wet/dry utilities and flatwork)
• Experience with Heavy Bid or similar estimating software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & take off software (Plan Swift)
• High sense of accountability and ability to handle multiple priorities at once
• Self-motivated
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Team oriented, cooperative, and collaborative
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of construction practices and methods including contracts, estimating, specifications, scheduling, safety, and equipment
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with the bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study preferred
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical and mathematical skills, detail oriented, positive, and proactive attitude, working well with a team, analytical, and always willing to share or learn more