Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is 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.

Estimator Responsibilities

• 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 prepare 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.
• Utilize and assist 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.

Estimator Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years or more of related work experience preferred
• 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.

Education

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

Estimator Compensation: $115K -$135K BOE/Allowances/Bonus/Benefits

We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.

Company Description

We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.