Project Estimator

Job Details

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Project Estimator to provide timely and accurate construction cost estimates for all construction projects, starting with the initial concept / feasibility studies, and planning, design and construction phases.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience.

If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package.For more details, please see : and

Purpose

Provide construction cost estimates to the Planning and Project Management Divisions for a variety of project types from concept / feasibility studies, programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, thru construction and to verify / validate outside vendor, contractor, and / or AE estimates.

Responsibilities

Develops conceptual and detailed construction cost estimates appropriate to the stage of design and construction of all PDC projects.

Provides these estimates to the Planning and Project Management Division and presents, trains, assists, and advises team members on the estimate itself, the sources of the cost data / benchmarks, and how the estimate was prepared.

Evaluates and stays current of local, university, and national industry cost and construction technology trends that affect the costs of construction.

Provides design options as requested that will assist the Planner or Project Manager in discussions with PDC customers, AEs, contractors, and other stakeholders as it relates to the cost estimate balancing scope, schedule, and budget.

• Creates and maintains a database of current and historical construction costs from internal and external datasets. Balances this data against other cost databases such as UT Systems Cost Benchmarks, RS Means, and other industry sources.
• Reviews, comments, and advises the Planner and Project Manager on cost estimating consultant, AE, contractor estimates, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, and Change Order pricing.
• Participate in process improvement efforts related to project cost and budget development, review, and management for PDC projects.
• Participate in and host training sessions to educate PDC staff on estimating techniques, cost data benchmark sources, and local and industry cost trends.
• Other related functions as assigned. Collaborate with other UT Austin colleagues to initiate and develop process improvements.

Required Qualifications

Four year degree or equivalent combination of technical training or experience. Four years experience in construction cost estimating for building and building systems of new and renovation projects.

Working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing. Experience with RS Means, or equivalent, historical productivity and cost data.

Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems. Ability to manage multiple complex projects at once.

Exposure to cost engineering, planning and contracts administration. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Strong communication skills. Working knowledge of project estimating and scheduling software (Timberline, MS Project; Primavera or similar).

Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access). Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

University of Texas at Austin, UT System, or equivalent project cost esimating experience. Masters degree or equivalent combination of technical training or experience.

Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing. Four or more years experience with RS Means, or equivalent, historical productivity and cost data.

Demonstrated ability to provide detailed requests for estimates such as validating calculations and confirming complexity factors are well supported.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with licensed design and construction professionals, and other stakeholders.

Knowledge of Assetworks, Procore, or other CM software preferable.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Occasional uniform or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Standard office
• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume / CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.