Construction Estimator

GHD; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Construction Estimator to join its global professional services team, offering preconstruction services for major projects. The role involves detailed cost estimating, bid strategy, and coordinating subcontractor bids, with potential remote work and periodic office check-ins.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of construction experience, strong estimating knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Trimble, HCSS Estimating, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
• 10+ years of construction experience with at least 5 years in estimating.
• Knowledge of lump sum, unit price, construction management, and conceptual estimating.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Trimble, HCSS Estimating and Management Software.
• Understanding of CPM Scheduling with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Ability to conceptually visualize the general intent on incomplete drawings and develop value engineering alternatives.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate proven organization and attention to detail while working on a team as well as individually.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to lead projects and interact with key internal and external partners.
• Willingness to travel throughout the country to job sites from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, reviewing and interpreting engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to develop detailed, comprehensive construction estimates for large, complex construction projects.
• Developing a bid strategy and leading & executing the entire proposal process for various types of projects and contracts.
• Conducting site visits to assess conditions, determine scope and execution details, and identify problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
• Coordinating estimating team activities, review and approve estimates, records maintenance, and provide guidance to team members.
• Supporting the development of estimates and technical deliverables on design-build, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects.
• Establishing and maintaining project controls during estimating, preconstruction, and delivery phases.
• Playing a critical role in assisting tender evaluations, presenting and defending the estimate to Senior Management.
• Preparing written proposals and providing valued engineering solutions including cost/schedule implications.
• Assisting project team in design decisions and development of solutions.
• Representing GHD to subcontractors through management of the estimating process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input.
• Coordinating bid efforts, processing RFI's, and interfacing between bidding community and design team members on negotiated projects.
• Assisting in the development and training of other estimating staff and work with the Marketing department in preparation of responses to RFP's and RFQ's

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

HCSS Estimating

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Construction Estimator

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

GHD's Construction group has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Estimator to provide preconstruction services to our clients. You will participate in cost estimating to assemble complete and detailed estimating packages, prepare conceptual or budgetary estimates, identify cost savings strategies, and coordinate, review and analyze subcontractor bids.

This role may be located remotely with periodic check-ins to our local offices.

Responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing, reviewing and interpreting engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to develop detailed, comprehensive construction estimates for large, complex construction projects
• Developing a bid strategy and leading & executing the entire proposal process for various types of projects and contracts
• Conducting site visits to assess conditions, determine scope and execution details, and identify problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present
• Coordinating estimating team activities, review and approve estimates, records maintenance, and provide guidance to team members
• Supporting the development of estimates and technical deliverables on design-build, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects
• Establishing and maintaining project controls during estimating, preconstruction, and delivery phases
• Playing a critical role in assisting tender evaluations, presenting and defending the estimate to Senior Management
• Preparing written proposals and providing valued engineering solutions including cost/schedule implications
• Assisting project team in design decisions and development of solutions
• Representing GHD to subcontractors through management of the estimating process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input
• Coordinating bid efforts, processing RFI's, and interfacing between bidding community and design team members on negotiated projects
• Assisting in the development and training of other estimating staff and work with the Marketing department in preparation of responses to RFP's and RFQ's

Successful candidates should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience with at least 5 years in estimating
• Knowledge of lump sum, unit price, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Trimble, HCSS Estimating and Management Software
• Understanding of CPM Scheduling with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Ability to conceptually visualize the general intent on incomplete drawings and develop value engineering alternatives
• Must possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate proven organization and attention to detail while working on a team as well as individually
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to lead projects and interact with key internal and external partners
• Work as a part of a large project team including both in-house inter-disciplinary engineers and construction superintendents to provide clients the industry’s best of both engineering, procurement, and construction
• Able and willing to travel throughout the country to job sites from time to time

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.