Estimator Construction Management

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Estimator I to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual will primarily work on estimates related to K-12, higher education and municipal construction projects.

The Estimator I serves as a member of the preconstruction/estimating team and 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 (Construction Specific Institute) categories of work.

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).

Provides information to senior estimators/senior preconstruction managers for the purpose of developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.

Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.

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.

Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources.

Is extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. Constantly strives to improve individual capabilities, performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.

Bachelor of Science Degree or 2 years relative work experience.

Computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spread sheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Experience with computer software programs used in pre-construction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. Knowledgeable in the majority or all 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.

Must possess knowledge of exterior building wall systems and interior finish construction systems.

Local qualified candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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