Our company is looking for a senior estimator to join our construction team. As a senior estimator, you will be responsible for calculating major construction cost estimates, and will be involved in the planning, negotiation, development, and contract execution of a project.
Responsibilities:
- Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labor for construction projects.
- Researching construction documents and analyzing specifications.
- Preparing estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling project work.
- Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions.
- Preparing estimates to meet project goals, such as setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, and securing the best deals with vendors and subcontractors.
- Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
- Regularly reporting to Management and keeping clients updated on the project status.
- Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates.
- Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques.
- Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries, when required.
Schedule: 8-hour shift
Willingness to travel: 100%
License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering, construction management, or an equivalent degree.
- 5+ years of experience as an estimator in the construction field.
- Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
- Brilliant management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent research, proposal writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.
- Advanced computer skills and demonstrable competency with software.
- Ability to travel and perform site visits.
- OSHA 10/30 Training (Preferred).
U.S. Citizenship or authorized U.S. Work Eligibility
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brownsville, TX 78521: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)
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