Senior Estimator - Austin, TX

Rand Construction Corporation•Austin, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Love Where You Work! If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand construction corporation is where you want to be. One of Austin’s best places to work, rand provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Estimator looking for a company where they can learn and grow, and help to expand our reach of extraordinary client service. What you’ll do: Our Senior Estimators are central to bidding and estimating, while outlining subcontractor scopes. In setting the standard for Estimators at rand, our Senior Estimators maintain relationships with qualified subcontractors, ensure competitiveness in bids, and guide key preconstruction deliverables in the proposal process. ABOUT rand rand construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with revenues in excess of $750 million annually offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. We are proud to be named a “Top Workplace," and a Best Place to Work by local business journals. Our culture of excellence has produced close to 200 Industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand in our entry level positions.

Requirements

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended
10+ years of experience estimating commercial construction projects required
Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction
Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs
Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive/deadline environment

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Mastery with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, & Microsoft Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel, etc.)
High mastery in navigating and leading turnover meetings, close out reviews, and cost analyses
Strong Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual estimates, bids and pricing analysis for proposed projects
Perform detailed quantity take-offs
Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration)
Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs
Develop subcontractor relationships and solicit bids
Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
Conduct site surveys
Develop budgets and RFIs
Maintain subcontractor qualified bidders list
Engage with marketing department and other internal teams during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs and bid documents and estimating project costs
Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and project team
Maintain up-to-date expertise in systems, procedures, means and methods, computer programs, management techniques, code changes, etc.
Conduct research on latest construction materials, pricing, and trends