Estimator

CORE • Austin, TX

98d • Onsite

About The Position

CORE is seeking a results-oriented Estimator for its CORE Texas team in the Georgetown office. The fast-paced department provides professional preconstruction and virtual construction services for commercial, K12, higher education, healthcare, and municipal projects with construction costs ranging from $100K to $300M.

The Estimator provides comprehensive preconstruction services across multiple large-scale commercial construction projects, including estimating, scheduling, value engineering, risk management, bid solicitation, and subcontractor outreach and procurement. The role collaborates with owners, architects, preconstruction team members, and the Operations team. It also supports document control, tracking and distribution of construction documents, and preparation of meeting minutes for clients and trade partners.

The Estimator performs quantity takeoffs, identifies unique features of work, assists in developing project general conditions, and researches historical cost data. Additional work includes supporting options studies, value engineering, bid solicitation, project scheduling, and the delineation and assignment of scopes of work.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as part of a preconstruction or construction operations team.
• Relevant work experience or internship with a commercial construction, engineering, or architecture company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in the office five days per week.
• Ability to review and understand drawings and specifications, as well as constructability.
• Basic understanding of construction project sequencing and scheduling.
• Required experience in a small projects division or Job Order Contracting.
• Understanding of CMAR, CSP, and/or Design/Build delivery methods.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and commitment to client service.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to interact as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with relevant construction industry technology and applications, including Microsoft Office, ConstructConnect, Assemble, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Project.

Nice To Haves

• Professional degree in construction management, architecture, or a related field, such as mechanical or civil engineering, construction technology, interior design, or business administration.
• Familiarity with SketchUp, Bluebeam, Procore, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and risk management services for multiple large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Support bid solicitation and subcontractor outreach and procurement.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, preconstruction team members, and the Operations team.
• Assist with document control and the tracking and distribution of construction documents.
• Assist with meeting minutes for clients and trade partners.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and identify unique features of work.
• Help develop project general conditions and research historical cost data.
• Assist in creating options studies and conducting value engineering.
• Assist with project scheduling and delineating and assigning scopes of work.

What This Job Offers

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