Estimator

Collective Development LLC
Dallas, TX, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

The Estimator must be proficient in estimating commercial projects, sourcing and negotiating with sub-contractors, budgeting the jobs, establishing relationships, and working closely with Project Managers and Owners.

The Estimator will prepare estimates for ground-up construction, remodels, and retrofits / tenant improvements of existing facilities.

Job size will likely range from small to multi-million dollar projects. The Estimator is expected to work on multiple jobs simultaneously.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Attend pre-bid meetings and / or job sites to learn the scope of work and understand the relationships involved.
  • Coordinate with the Project Manager and architect to determine the project scope as needed.
  • Critically analyze the bid documents and site conditions to understand the risks and opportunities and articulate those to management.
  • Estimate equipment, manpower, cost of project, and materials required to accomplish each project. Develop project scope take-offs and apply pricing for material and labor.

Include specification outlines.

  • Builds relationships with key sub-contractors to ensure adequate bid coverage.
  • Provide valued input, feedback, and creative solutions during pre-construction efforts to help steer cost certainty during the early stages of project estimating.
  • Create accurate conceptual budgets and detailed final construction documents in competitive bid deliveries.
  • Qualify sub-contractor proposals for completeness and accuracy. Compare and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and prepare competitive bid packages.
  • Understand project logistics and develop initial critical path project schedules.
  • Identify long lead time components and track accordingly.
  • Read, understand, log, and track changes to all project drawings, specifications, and documents.
  • Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and other entities to ensure competitiveness.
  • Participate in means and method discussions to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that distinguish a successful estimate.
  • Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure an understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.
  • Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
  • Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry.
  • Computer skills Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project. Experience with software for estimating and quantity takeoffs is a plus.
  • Communication skills Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Effective presentation skills. Must have good follow-through.

Must be able to generate detailed custom estimates and proposals as required to win work. High integrity standards are a must.

  • Motivation Must be a team player and self-starter. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be willing to accommodate a flexible work schedule based on customer demands.
  • Industry Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating. Restaurant experience is a plus.

Experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding. Must be able to work closely with architects, project managers, developers, and owners as required.

  • Knowledge Must know commercial construction means, methods, materials, and ordinances.
  • 4 days ago
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