Project Estimator

Kitchell•Houston, TX

35d

About The Position

Kitchell is seeking a Project Estimator in Houston,Texas to plan, organize, and implement accurate estimating functions for assigned projects. This role will communicate and work within estimating staff to ensure accurate estimates are professionally prepared in appropriate formats and in a timely manner and is critical in delivering accurate cost projections, supporting business development, and ensuring project success from concept through GMP.

Requirements

2-7 years of applicable experience
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field
Experience in healthcare, higher education and commercial markets:
Experience with the CMAR delivery method.

Responsibilities

Review design documents to understand scope and clarify ambiguities with internal team, design team or Owner.
Prepare take-off for the following trades: Program Area, Interiors.
Enter line items in estimating software and price the following trades: Interiors, Enclosure Systems, Structural Systems, and Sitework.
Understand the systems and historical costs for interior trades
Develop sub lists and issue project documents to the subcontractor community.
Contact subcontractors for budget pricing and to clarify/understand various scopes of work.
Collaborate with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the estimate.
Develop bid posting scopes and review bids to ensure all assigned trades have a complete scope on competitive and negotiated projects.
Distribute project documents and relevant project information to the project team.
Track responsibilities of team preparing the estimate.
Close-out bids on Smartbid.
Review all estimates and bids with Sr. Estimator and/or Estimating Manager.
Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with internal and external clients.
Perform other duties as assigned