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)