Senior Estimator
Pulice•San Antonio, TX
About The Position
As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals. You will review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate. You will also review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
- Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
- Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
- Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval.
- Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
- Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
- Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
- Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
- Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
