Estimator

    Austin, Texas
    Travel: No
    Construction (Commercial)

Scott Humphrey

What’s on Offer: 

  • Competitive base salary 
  • Vehicle and cell phone allowances 
  • Bonus program 
  • Comprehensive health benefits and 401k 
  • PTO 

About the Company: 

  • Whole business model is based around training and development
  •  Average tenure 14 years
  • Mentorship program. New hires are assigned a mentor right away to lead them into the business and listen to any important questions or concerns along the way
  • COO does initial interviews and is so good at making candidates feel welcome. Is also very straight forward about what you can expect from the company to make sure the fit is right
  • Second interviews are an entire interview experience inclujding a job site visit (chat with someone in role candidate is interviewing with to get the unbiased inside scoop), and 2 in-office interviews, and even a lunch meeting. Very relaxing process that candidates have been closed on the company coming out of almost every time)

Estimator Job Description: 

The Estimator will be responsible for developing detailed cost estimates including experience with conceptual estimating for both negotiated and hard bids. 

Estimator Responsibilities: 

  • Participate in the preparation of conceptual cost models, budgets and feasibility models based on historical cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate 
  • Identify and report problems or deficiencies to the Project Manager 
  • Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input; provide comparisons, cost-saving, and value engineering options 
  • Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in heavy civil industry projects 
  • Must have the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man-hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc. 
  • Provide estimating review support to the development team 
  • Prepare project cost estimates from the client’s RFQ documents and drawings and any other information learned during the pre-bid showing 
  • Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager, and client with regards to cost estimating activities 

Estimator Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Business preferred 
  • 3+ years’ experience as an Estimator within K-12/Education Construction 
  • Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects 
  • Proficient with relevant construction technology; Procore experience a plus 

  • Max. file size: 300 MB.

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