Construction Chief Estimator

Aquent; Town of Texas (WI); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aquent in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Construction Estimator for onsite, full-time work. You will lead the estimating process from inception to completion, develop pre-construction budgets, and prepare cost estimates with subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field and 5+ years of estimator experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to read designs and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant estimator experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities are essential.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specs.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage pre-construction budgets and estimates through the process.
• Conduct preliminary cost analysis and value engineering.
• Evaluate project documents, specifications, and plans.
• Collaborate with Director of Construction and subcontractors on estimates/pricing.
• Manage subcontractor bidding and evaluation.
• Conduct pre-bid site visits to assess conditions and feasibility.
• Provide support to the project team during construction.
• Maintain and update the estimating database.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Description du poste

Job Description

Location: The Woodlands, TX (onsite / full-time)

Salary: $150K - $180K, plus bonus

We are not accepting applicants who need employment sponsorship now or in the future.

The Construction Estimator is capable of collecting sub-contractor proposals and creating cost estimates and material takeoffs. The candidate must have an understanding of construction estimating principles, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the project team to ensure accurate and competitive pricing. The Construction Estimator will be responsible for leading the estimating process from inception to completion; providing accurate cost estimates and pre-construction budgets to the Director of Construction or the Project Manager. Additionally, the estimator will be responsible for developing and maintaining a data base for historical proposals, cost estimates and design drawings. The key responsibilities for the estimator include:

• Develop and manage the pre-construction budget and estimate through the estimate process


• Conduct preliminary cost analysis and value engineering


• Evaluate and analyze project documents, specifications, and plans


• Work collaboratively with the Director of Construction and sub-contractors to ensure accurate and competitive estimates/pricing


• Manage subcontractor bidding and evaluating process


• Conduct pre-bid site visits to assess field conditions and project feasibility


• Provide support to project team during the construction phase


• Continually update and maintain the estimating database

The qualified candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, or related field or have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as an estimator. Additional qualifications include:

• Experience with large scale civil-scope projects


• Experience with modular and multi-unit builds

• Ability to read and interpret conceptual drawings and construction plans and specifications


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Ability to communicate effectively; written and orally in English

Company Description

With more than 40 years of experience, Aquent connects the best professional, creative, marketing, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands.