Estimator

Collective Development LLC • Dallas, TX

39d

About The Position

We are hiring an Estimator who must be proficient in estimating commercial projects, sourcing and negotiating with sub-contractors, budgeting the jobs, establishing relationships, and working closely with Project Managers and Owners. The Estimator will prepare estimates for ground-up construction, remodels, and retrofits/tenant improvements of existing facilities. Job size will likely range from small to multi-million dollar projects. The person in this role is expected to work on multiple jobs simultaneously. This is a full-time role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding.
• Must be able to work closely with architects, project managers, developers, and owners as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Must have good follow-through.
• Must be able to generate detailed custom estimates and proposals as required to win work.
• High integrity standards are a must.
• Must be a team player and self-starter.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must know commercial construction means, methods, materials, and ordinances.

Nice To Haves

• Restaurant experience is a plus.
• Experience with software for estimating and quantity takeoffs is a plus.
• Willing to accommodate a flexible work schedule based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or job sites to learn the scope of work and understand the relationships involved.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and architect to determine the project scope as needed.
• Critically analyze the bid documents and site conditions to understand the risks and opportunities and articulate those to management.
• Estimate equipment, manpower, cost of project, and materials required to accomplish each project. Develop project scope take-offs and apply pricing for material and labor. Include specification outlines.
• Builds relationships with key sub-contractors to ensure adequate bid coverage.
• Provide valued input, feedback, and creative solutions during pre-construction efforts to help steer cost certainty during the early stages of project estimating.
• Create accurate conceptual budgets and detailed final construction documents in competitive bid deliveries.
• Qualify sub-contractor proposals for completeness and accuracy. Compare and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and prepare competitive bid packages.
• Understand project logistics and develop initial critical path project schedules.
• Identify long lead time components and track accordingly.
• Read, understand, log, and track changes to all project drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and other entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Participate in means and method discussions to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that distinguish a successful estimate.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure an understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.
• Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary including Performance-Based Bonus
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision: Company contributes 100% of Employee Cost)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Work/Life balance)
• Paid Holidays
• Rewards for Employee Referrals!

What This Job Offers

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