Estimator - Dallas, TX

Rand Construction Corporation•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand construction corporation is where you want to be. One of Dallas's best places to work, rand provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. We are seeking a dynamic Estimator looking for a company where they can learn and grow, and help to expand our reach of extraordinary client service. What you’ll do: Our Estimators are responsible for bidding and estimating, while outlining subcontractor scope. They are responsible for providing accurate estimates, and for assisting the company to find profitable work to meet its goals. They are also responsible for maintaining a qualified database of subcontractors—assuring the company’s competitiveness in bidding and ability to perform work to appropriate standards. As an Estimator, you’ll partner across project, marketing, and preconstruction teams to meet your responsibilities while being challenged and mentored to grow in your personal career. ABOUT rand rand construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with revenues in excess of $650 million annually offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. We are proud to be named a “Top Workplace," and a Best Place to Work by local business journals. Our culture of excellence has produced over 200 Industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand in our entry level positions.

Requirements

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended but not required
Minimum of 4 years of experience estimating/managing commercial construction projects required
Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction
Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs

Nice To Haves

High proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, & Microsoft Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel, etc.)
Ability to perform turnover meetings and close out reviews including cost analyses
Strong Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for upcoming projects
Perform detailed quantity take-offs; provide scope sheets for purchasing
Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration)
Develop subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids
Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits
Participate in the interview and project award process
Maintain qualified subcontractor list
Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors
Identify potential project risks
Engage with marketing department and other team members during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs, bid documents
Analyze company costs to estimate project costs
Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, owners and project team