Construction Cost Estimator

MKA International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

A dynamic firm is looking for a Construction Cost Estimator to join their Houston team. This role requires expertise in detailed cost estimation for various construction projects, including an understanding of developing repair scopes and utilizing software like Xactimate. Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills, alongside 5-10 years of estimating experience. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a 401K match, medical, dental, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience (variety of public and private projects).
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates.
• On site construction experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Field work to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures.
• Produce accurate repair/replacement estimates from repair scopes.
• Communicate with clients and contractors to address construction issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Membership with ASPE and AACE International

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

5-10 years of experience in estimating

Tools

Xactimate

RS Means

Microsoft Excel

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We are seeking to add a highly-motivated Construction Cost Estimator to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. The individual will have knowledge in performing detailed take-offs of property conditions, estimating for medium to large projects utilizing Xactimate and other estimating software for residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in document review and analyses of schedules, contracts, change orders, daily construction reports, authoring technical reports.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Field work to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Produce accurate repair/ replacement estimates from repair scopes using conceptual and schematic drawings, field notes and photographs.
• Research of historical data and pricing in the development of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Assess potential exposure/construction risk and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Develop general and special conditions costs.
• Analyses of third party estimates and proposals.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to develop estimates and prepare reports.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel nationwide, as needed, on short notice at times.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience (variety of public and private projects)
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Membership with ASPE and AACE International desired along with Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification preferred.
• On site construction experience is desirable.
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and other construction estimating software.
• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

Compensation: $70k – $110k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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