Construction Estimator

LP Construction Consultants Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build custom home builder in Austin is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their team. The role involves accurate quantity take-offs, project budgeting, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree and relevant experience in high-end residential projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Company Matching 401K

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior Estimation and purchasing experience required.
• Large high-end residential project experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate quantity take-offs using Blue Beam Software.
• Enter all Project Budgets into the BuilderTrend system for Cost Control.
• Assist the Estimating Manager with development of Standard Scopes of Work.

Skills

Estimating

Attention to Detail

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title - Construction Estimator

Location - Austin, Texas

Overview: Our client, an award-winning high-end design and build custom home builder, is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their purchasing and estimation team on a full-time, permanent basis, supporting their growing pipeline of custom home projects.

Duties:

• Complete accurate quantity take-offs using Blue Beam Software. Quantity take-offs are then organized, totaled, and compiled into a spreadsheet for input into the Master Schedule of Values Spreadsheet.
• Assist the Estimating Manager with the development and maintenance of Standard Scopes of Work for all the Major Trade Contractors.
• Enter all Project Budgets into the BuilderTrend system for Cost Control. Budgets must balance with the Schedule of Values.
• Enter Requests for Bid and Purchase Orders into the system for the Estimating Manager.
• Read and double check all Bid Documents and Purchase Orders to Vendors and Trade Contractors for accuracy.
• Assist with the securing and recording of all General Liability Certificates from the active Trade Contractors and Vendors.
• Check and enter Change Orders for the Estimating / Purchasing Manager into the system.
• Assist Bookkeeping with problem billings that deviate from the Purchase Order.
• Maintain relevant contact information in the BuilderTrend system for all active Trade Contractors and Vendors.
• Perform various clerical tasks for the Purchasing and Estimating Department.

Remuneration: (Varying by experience)

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision.
• Company Matching 401K.
• Growth opportunities
• Further benefits to be discussed

Requirements:

• 4-year degree from a college or university
• Prior Estimation and purchasing experience
• Large high end residential project experience
• Experience using Bluebeam is a plus
• Live within a commutable distance of Austin, TX

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