Construction labor Jobs in Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Work Authorization Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Job Summary :

Working with employees, clients, specifying engineers, and vendors; and managing an estimate from beginning to end. This position reports to management within the estimating department and manage exiting estimating assistant employee.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Work closely with other estimators, business development managers, project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on their understanding of the scope-of-work, changes, RFI’s, and adjustments to cost estimates prior to proposal
• Perform quantity takeoff surveys, attend pre-bid meetings, provide detailed information to management and peer review team in finalizing estimates and proposals.
• Analyze requests for proposals, plans, amendments, and other documentation to determine scope of work and content to establish costs, preparation time, schedules, materials, design and labor estimates and review all documentation for accuracy and competitive bidding
• Consult with clients, vendors, and construction team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve problems
• Maintain the integrity of the company directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Coordinate efforts with project managers to develop work crews and production rates for performance of required tasks and the maintenance of the database of actual direct and indirect costs for comparison (i.e. comparison of estimates to “as performed” similar work)
• Support and promote best practices for Valcourt’s safety program.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflow
• Manage communication between upper management and employees in regard to active estimates and opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description

Valcourt Building Services works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, stadiums, hospitality buildings, and healthcare buildings.

For 35 years Valcourt has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington, DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. We proudly serve clients from our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.

Company Description

Valcourt Building Services works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, stadiums, hospitality buildings, and healthcare buildings.\r\n\r\nFor 35 years Valcourt has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington, DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. We proudly serve clients from our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.