ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Top Texas General Contractor actively seeking an Estimator.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Estimator will be responsible for all budgeting, estimating, bidding, and summary reporting for CM@R and hard bid projects.
Select Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute successful projects through the bid process.
- Effectively solicit and communicate with subcontractors and suppliers through the complete bid process.
- Effectively collaborate and coordinate with Architects, Owners, Estimators, Project Managers, and administrative support.
- Strategic planning of projects in all preconstruction phases.
- Effective project management, use of Prolog as Project Manager (Meeting Minutes, RFIs, PCO, Doc Mng).
- Accurate quantity surveys and costs for estimates.
- Coordination and collaboration of estimating and bidding teams.
- Foster subcontractor/client relations
- Manage project solicitation efforts
- Effective delegation to Preconstruction Administrator and Small Business Administrator in project support efforts.
- Attend and/or coordinate pre-bid conferences as needed
- Oversee the development of general condition budgets
- Lead the development of profitable self-perform budgets
- Delegate and/or develop quantity surveys and costs for estimates
- Develop project turnover package(s) and effectively presenting to the operations team.
- Command of contracts, general conditions, division 00, and division 01 requirements.
- Develop risk factors and ensure they are properly evaluated by the team.
- Continually add to the subcontractor database
- Continually add feedback on the construction cost database
- Coordinate with operations Project Manager during preconstruction.
- Coordinate with marketing for proposal completion
- Perform constructability reviews throughout preconstruction
- Leadership of the company’s defined preconstruction processes during all phases (CM@R & Hard Bid).
- Take notes during preconstruction meetings and distribute to team members within 24 hours post-meeting.
- Visit projects on a monthly basis and solicit feedback about estimate and actual project cost, including self-perform.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 of years industry experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Architecture, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
- Strong organizational and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with estimating technologies including Timberline, OST, and Smartbid (all are preferred but not required)
- Experience with estimating hard bid and CM@R projects
- Detail oriented, flexibility, prioritization, problem solving, Team oriented, time management
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Competitive base salary plus compensation package to include medical/dental/vision options, 401k, bonus, PTO, vehicle allowance, and growth potential
- Opportunity to join a reputable San Antonio based firm with a strong pipeline of projects
