Estimator II

Estimator II

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• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Volunteer time

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Estimator II to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual needs to be experienced in estimating commercial construction projects, with K‑12, higher education and/or municipal projects being the preference. This is a hybrid position (four days in the office, one from home). Relocation assistance is available.

The Estimator II is a member of the preconstruction/estimating team who is responsible for independently preparing sections of schematic, design development and construction document estimates, including soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, and reviewing project plans and specifications for all CSI categories of work. This individual may supervise the work of other estimators and/or intern/co‑ops students.

The Estimator II prepares budgets, estimates, and pre‑bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients.

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for some CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Attends project site pre‑bid meetings, site tours, and post‑bid interviews as required.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Considers and understands problems, and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Becomes proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (On‑Screen Takeoff, & Desiniti).
• Constantly strives to improve individual capabilities, performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Participates in personal career development through on‑the‑job training, attends preconstructions/operations classroom training programs, participates in software training, seminars and assists in the development of interns/co‑ops.

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, with 3 or more years of preconstruction/estimating experience involving commercial construction.
• Knowledgeable in some of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (e.g. On Screen Takeoff, Desiniti), word process, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms (e.g. Building Connected, Smartbidnet), database applications, job management systems (e.g. Constructware, Kahua) and company communication tools, such as email, internet and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

• K‑12, higher education and/or municipal estimating experience.
• Possess good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
• Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows…