Jr. Estimator

Valcourt•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Jr. Estimator works with employees, clients, specifying engineers, and vendors, managing estimates from beginning to end. The position reports to management within the estimating department and manages an existing estimating assistant employee. The role is full-time, based in Houston, Texas, and requires travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or a related field, or at least two years of related experience.
Familiarity with procurement of construction services, contract award and buy-out, authoring RFIs, AIA industry-standard documents and exhibits, and developing appropriate contract documents.
Familiarity with accepted industry practices, materials, and techniques, and knowledge of common and general code requirements.
Attention to detail and ability to work within time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to function in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to travel.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in waterproofing, masonry, and concrete repair or restoration.

Responsibilities

Work with estimators, business development managers, project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors to understand scopes of work, changes, RFIs, and cost estimate adjustments before proposals.
Perform quantity takeoff surveys, attend pre-bid meetings, and provide detailed information to management and peer reviewers to finalize estimates and proposals.
Analyze requests for proposals, plans, amendments, and other documentation to determine scope and establish costs, preparation time, schedules, materials, design, and labor estimates; review documentation for accuracy and competitive bidding.
Consult with clients, vendors, and construction team members to formulate estimates and resolve problems.
Maintain the integrity of the company directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate with project managers to develop work crews and production rates, and maintain a database of actual direct and indirect costs for comparison with estimates and similar work performed.
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 regarding active estimates and opportunities.
Manage an existing estimating assistant employee.
Perform other duties as assigned.