Senior Estimator

Satterfield & Pontikes•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

Due to growth Satterfield and Pontikes Construction is adding a Senior Estimator to our San Antonio team. As a Senior Estimator you will play a strategic role in our company’s success. You will focus on bidding commercial projects all across TX in the $20-600 mil range either independently or as a team. Our company is in growth mode so not only do we offer stability but over the next several years there is going to be a ton of opportunity for advancement.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as an Estimator with a commercial general contractor.
  • Experience estimating projects between $20-500 mil.

Responsibilities

  • Work as lead estimator on individual projects including takeoffs, sub-solicitations, pricing, bid summaries, GC’s and final bid day preparations
  • Prepare conventional bids and conceptual estimates to owners as assigned
  • Review quantities, production rates, material quotes and totals for pricing prior to bid day and on bid day
  • Responsible for review of project bid’s accuracy and communication of construction techniques and strategies used in bid preparation on successful bids with Project Management prior to project commencement
  • Review bid requirements thoroughly; prepare subcontractor bid packages
  • Ensure that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
  • Complete postmortem review of bid projects
  • Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner
  • Assist in receiving and evaluating subcontractor and major material quotations prior to bid day and on bid day
  • Prepare and make estimate transfer to budget
  • Oversee and assist Project Management with the preparation of significant project change estimates including change orders and construction claims
  • Contribute to and maintain Sub/Vendor database
  • Develop and maintain cost history on different types of projects
  • Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors
  • Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
  • Perform comprehensive bid day analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
  • Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
  • Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern
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