Jr. Estimator (73158)

Valcourt•Houston, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working with employees, clients, specifying engineers, and vendors, and managing an estimate from beginning to end. The Jr. Estimator reports to management within the estimating department and manages an existing estimating assistant employee. The role requires performing quantity takeoff surveys, attending pre-bid meetings, and providing detailed information to management and the peer review team in finalizing estimates and proposals. It also involves analyzing requests for proposals, plans, amendments, and other documentation to determine scope of work and content to establish costs, preparation time, schedules, materials, design and labor estimates, and reviewing all documentation for accuracy and competitive bidding. The position requires consulting with clients, vendors, and construction team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve problems, maintaining the company directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, and coordinating efforts with project managers to develop work crews and production rates. Additionally, the role involves supporting and promoting best practices for Valcourt’s safety program, managing communication between upper management and employees regarding active estimates and opportunities, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States
Specific experience in waterproofing, masonry and concrete repair/restoration preferred.
Familiar with the procurement of construction services, contract award and buy-out, authoring of RFI’s, AIA industry- standard documents and exhibits, and development of appropriate contract documents.
Familiarity with accepted industry practices, materials and techniques, knowledge of common and general code requirements,
Attention to detail and ability to work to time constraints
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR At least two years of related experience required.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to travel.

Responsibilities

Work closely with other estimators, business development managers, project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on their understanding of the scope-of-work, changes, RFI’s, and adjustments to cost estimates prior to proposal
Perform quantity takeoff surveys, attend pre-bid meetings, provide detailed information to management and peer review team in finalizing estimates and proposals.
Analyze requests for proposals, plans, amendments, and other documentation to determine scope of work and content to establish costs, preparation time, schedules, materials, design and labor estimates and review all documentation for accuracy and competitive bidding
Consult with clients, vendors, and construction team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve problems
Maintain the integrity of the company directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
Coordinate efforts with project managers to develop work crews and production rates for performance of required tasks and the maintenance of the database of actual direct and indirect costs for comparison (i.e. comparison of estimates to “as performed” similar work)
Support and promote best practices for Valcourt’s safety program.
Coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflow
Manage communication between upper management and employees in regard to active estimates and opportunities
Performs other duties as assigned.