Construction Estimator

GHD • Houston, TX

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About The Position

GHD’s Construction group is seeking a Construction Estimator to provide preconstruction services to clients. The role involves preparing detailed, conceptual, and budgetary estimates; identifying cost-saving strategies; coordinating and evaluating subcontractor bids; and supporting a range of construction delivery and estimating projects. The position may be performed remotely, with periodic check-ins at local offices, and requires travel to job sites throughout the country from time to time.

The successful candidate will work with large project teams that include in-house interdisciplinary engineers and construction superintendents, supporting clients across engineering, procurement, and construction. The role also contributes to project controls, tender evaluations, proposal preparation, value engineering, design decisions, and the development of other estimating staff.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of construction experience, including at least 5 years in estimating.
• Knowledge of lump-sum, unit-price, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Trimble, and HCSS Estimating and Management Software.
• Understanding of critical path method scheduling using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Ability to visualize the general intent of incomplete drawings and develop value engineering alternatives.
• Strong work ethic, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead projects and work with key internal and external partners.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the country to job sites from time to time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, and interpret engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to develop detailed construction estimates for large, complex projects.
• Develop bid strategies and lead and execute proposal processes for different project and contract types.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions, scope, execution details, and unusual problems or conditions.
• Coordinate estimating team activities; review and approve estimates; maintain records; and guide team members.
• Support estimates and technical deliverables for design-build, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects.
• Establish and maintain project controls during estimating, preconstruction, and delivery phases.
• Assist with tender evaluations and present and defend estimates to senior management.
• Prepare written proposals and provide value engineering solutions, including cost and schedule implications.
• Assist project teams with design decisions and solution development.
• Represent GHD to subcontractors by managing the estimating process, soliciting bids, and obtaining constructability input.
• Coordinate bid efforts, process requests for information, and liaise between the bidding community and design team members on negotiated projects.
• Assist with developing and training estimating staff.
• Work with the Marketing department to prepare responses to requests for proposals and requests for qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed