ESTIMATOR CONSTRUCTION

ESTIMATOR CONSTRUCTION (Houston)

Address:Houston, TX 77003 (map)
Date Posted:03/26/13
Job Type:Full-time
Description:
Senior ESTIMATOR
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Work to obtain new business opportunities for the company by evaluating and estimating construction costs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 Review the scope of construction work to be completed so as to determine the type of work, basic materials, project duration and define the responsibility for construction.
 Use information available and background knowledge to assemble complete and competent bidder’s list, to coordinate pre-bid meetings, bid review meetings, and to track job costs throughout the project.
 Generating estimating deliverables on assigned projects.
 Develop accurate conceptual cost models.
 Contribute in a meaningful way to value engineering and systems alternative proposals.
 Reconcile estimates with consultants and design team members.
 Understand construction means and methods and how they affect schedule and productivity.
 Coordinate and evaluate feedback from departments within the company (Operations, Accounting etc.), the project Owner and the project Architect during the estimating and construction process.
 Function in the company team process when and where required based upon the scope, size and duration of the project.
 Prepare and present conceptual estimating.
 Lead a bid process; make assignments to the Assistant Estimators and supervise their performance on the bid.
 Use established estimating procedures/standards as guidelines in the performance of routine duties and participate in the development of new/revised procedures/standards as required.
 Responsible for the accuracy of take-off and pricing of own work and others assigned specifically to your projects.
 Personally complete and/or assign clerical, administrative or technical work necessary to ensure proper documentation of estimating process.
 Maintain work area(s) according to company housekeeping standards.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

RECOMMENDED TESTING
Blue print and/or construction document reading. Contract interpretation.
Basic math and/or engineering skills test. DISC Profile.

EXPERIENCE
Six-to-ten year’s practical employment experience in the construction industry, with at least five years’ experience in an estimating position bidding on public projects required.

SKILLS
 Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
 Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
 Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors and company contacts.
 Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills.
 Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above.
 Ability to listen to the needs of the prospect and analyze means and methods to resolve those needs in a professional and economical manner.
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