Job Openings Estimator - Commercial

About the job Estimator - Commercial

Overview:

The role of Estimating Manager involves overseeing and executing bids for multiple and/or complex projects. This position entails full responsibility for the estimating and bid process, including plan and specification review, bid invitations, internal budgeting and quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid evaluations, etc


Autonomy & Decision Making:

Makes decisions within defined authority limits and seeks supervisor consultation for other matters.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts quantity survey of materials per project plans.
  • Analyzes project specifications.
  • Maintains a traceable quantity survey record across estimates.
  • Facilitates vendor/subcontractor pricing and bid coordination.
  • Distributes plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
  • Builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
  • Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
  • Summarizes material and other costs for vendor quotes.
  • Tracks value engineering from development to project documentation.
  • Develops scopes of work for all trades.
  • Utilizes project schedule and logistics knowledge in estimates.
  • Collaborates with operations for constructability reviews.
  • Provides comprehensive deliverables at major estimate completion.
  • Manages bid forms and bid day activities.
  • Applies project schedule knowledge to preconstruction efforts.
  • Assesses subcontractor market and prequalifies subcontractors.
  • Analyzes building components and MEP systems.
  • Reviews financial risk and ensures fee enhancements are within estimates.
  • Builds and maintains client and subcontractor relationships.
  • Presents estimates and proposals and participates in procurement presentations.
  • Coordinates feasibility studies on building systems life-cycle costs.
  • Leads efforts to analyze and store project cost history.
  • Maintains Subcontractor database.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in work.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Advanced ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam for quantity takeoffs.
  • Knowledge of construction management means and methods.
  • Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project to assist with developing preliminary Schedules.


Education:

  • Preferred (but not required) Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
  • Equivalent relevant experience is acceptable.


Experience:

  • 5 years of estimating experience required.
  • Preference for a total of 8 years of construction experience.


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Compensation package:
  • Yearly bonus


Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift


Ability to Relocate:

Round Rock, TX 78664: Relocate before starting work (Required)