Sr. Estimator

Felix Construction • Dallas, TX

127d • Onsite

About The Position

Felix Construction Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage all aspects of the bid/estimating process for water and wastewater facilities. This includes reviewing plans and specifications, performing bid scope and quantity take-offs, soliciting pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and completing the bid/estimating effort through closeout. Projects range in size and scope, located throughout the Dallas metropolitan area ($250k - $50 M). The role typically requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent, with strong math and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all personnel levels. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience required, with a minimum of 5 years in heavy civil or industrial construction, specifically within water/wastewater projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred but not required
• In depth knowledge of construction principles and processes
• In depth knowledge of civil activities (excavation, concrete), steel erection and equipment installation
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of piping plan isometric and P&ID drawings required
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Project required
• Experience with estimating software such as Heavy Bid or ProEst strongly preferred
• Have the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship indefinitely

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred but not required
• Experience with estimating software such as Heavy Bid or ProEst strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Thorough and proactive review of on-line resources for project advertisements
• Communicates with engineers, owners, and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents clarifications
• Completes bid scopes for projects
• Estimates the entire project including structural concrete, piping systems, mechanical equipment installation, and site civil
• Performs quantity take-offs for water and wastewater piping systems and mechanical equipment for industrial piping and mechanical systems
• Performs quantity takeoffs for structural concrete and site civil work
• Take lead on estimating CSI Divisions 4-10
• Leads the internal estimate review process
• Prepares final assembly of estimate
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for project turnover meetings and assists field operations with change order pricing
• Maintains historical data

Benefits

• Become an Owner, Not Just an Employee: As a 100% employee-owned company, our success is your success. Our ESOP program is the foundation of our culture, fostering a unique environment of shared accountability, commitment, and reward.
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• 401k with 6% employer match
• Rich benefits package with substantial employer contribution
• Generous Time Off Policy (PTO)
• 8 paid company holidays
• Professional development programs, team activities, and organized volunteer initiatives
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior