Estimator
JOB_52434791163113Job type
PermanentLocation
AustinProfession
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
Competitive
Estimator
About the job
My client is a general contracting / construction management firm located in Austin. We are currently seeking an experienced Sr. Preconstruction Manager to provide leadership and oversight on CM@R and Design-Build projects, as well as provide full estimates for assigned project bids. You will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors. This is an urgent hire and your chance to become an immediate contributor to an important team delivering projects that greatly impact the lives of others.
Job Requirements
- Performs basic estimating functions including quantity takeoff, pricing development for all trade work including the development and analysis of trade bids.
- Develops conceptual budgets for review by the leadership team.
- Leads the preparation of estimating documents/deliverables with minimal oversight from the leadership team.
- Performing advanced estimating tasks include serving as the prime point of contact for hard bid pursuits, coordinating constructability reviews, and applying appropriate indirect costs including insurance, taxes, and fees.
- Manages the preconstruction process for CM@R & Design-Build projects.
- Provide coordination with Operations to ensure a smooth handover from Preconstruction at the start of a project.
- Provides feedback to the design team regarding cost and constructability.
- The ability to present your work to clients and facilitate conversation to align budgets/design to client’s goals as required.
- Team member will do what it takes to exceed the client’s expectations.
- Accurately manage multiple estimates/bids simultaneously.
- Develop accurate and comprehensive subcontractor bid scopes of work.
- Understands the importance of subcontractor bid coverage and is willing to develop subcontractor relationships.
- Ability to accurately analyze subcontractor quotes for completeness and compare costs and quantities to your take-offs.
- Good industry contact relationships and the ability to assist in identifying and securing new relationships.
Qualifications
- Need advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Working knowledge of OnScreen Take-Off (OST) and Bluebeam
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM software is a plus.
- Design-Build & CM@R estimating experience is a plus
- Minimum 10+ years of Preconstruction / Estimating experience for a commercial construction company
- A BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus.
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EstimatorJOB_524347911631132024-11-112025-02-10
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