Estimator (Institutional)

ANDRES Construction • Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

At ANDRES, we believe the best work happens when people have a stake in what they’re building. Since 1991, we’ve been building across Texas as a commercial general contractor serving Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. Since 2017, we’ve been 100% employee-owned. Being employee-owned shapes how we work. We take pride in what we build, how we treat our clients and each other, and the communities we’re part of. Our culture is grounded in The ANDRES Way: Integrity, Collaboration, Conviction, Community, and Respect. We’re looking for leaders who want to make an impact, build something meaningful, and help shape what’s next for ANDRES. ANDRES is currently accepting applications for an Estimator.

Requirements

• College degree with 5+ years of experience in an estimating role at a General Contractor, specifically within the world of public and private K-12 education, higher education institutions, municipalities, counties, government, healthcare, and religious facilities
• Experience with CMAR, CSP, and Design/Build delivery methods related to the above

Responsibilities

• Manage bid day processes accurately and reliably
• Perform Quantity Take-off (Bluebeam) on projects for use in estimates and bids.
• Utilize CAD and/or 3D Models for take-off and constructability review (AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Trimble, 3D Bluebeam)
• Coordinate the RFQ/RFP process in terms of gathering the necessary information and assisting the BD Coordinator in creating the final response/submission
• Facilitate the preconstruction scheduling process for each project
• Create logistic plans that are site-specific for each project
• Review all documentation provided (drawings, narratives, Geotech reports, specifications, etc.)
• Manage the Prequalification process for all commercial subcontractors, new and current, through Trade Tapp
• Issue ITBs (Invitations to Bid) through Building Connected, in addition to making personal touchpoints with trade partners regarding why they should bid on certain projects
• Create project-specific bid packages, bid forms, and alternates
• Review and analyze subcontractor and material quotes
• Manage subcontractors through bidding phase to ensure proposals are turned in by the due date
• Create, manage, and communicate value engineering/budget tracking options within the preconstruction estimate
• Cost estimating and analysis
• Attend meetings (digital or face-to-face) with owners/developers, design teams, in-house, or with subcontractors during the preconstruction period
• Must be able to evaluate and document historical cost data
• Must be well organized with the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Share knowledge (best practices and lessons learned) on the ANDRES Forum

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, worksite benefits (100% employer-paid premiums)
• Two retirement plans (401K and ESOP)
• Vacation (immediate accrual)/paid holidays
• TollTag coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior