Construction Estimator

Valcourt Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive bidding on projects. You will analyze plans, manage estimates, and maintain essential relationships with clients and vendors. This position promises a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail will shine. Join a company committed to excellence in facilities services and engineering, where your contributions will help shape the future of construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in waterproofing, masonry, and concrete repair/restoration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimators and project managers on scope-of-work and estimate adjustments.
• Analyze RFPs and plans to determine scope and establish costs.
• Manage communication regarding active estimates and opportunities.

Skills

Waterproofing

Masonry

Concrete Repair/Restoration

Procurement Knowledge

Contract Development

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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This role involves working with employees, clients, specifying engineers, and vendors; managing estimates from start to finish. The position reports to management within the estimating department and supervises an existing estimating assistant employee.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with estimators, business development managers, project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on scope-of-work, changes, RFIs, and estimate adjustments prior to proposal submission.
2. Perform quantity takeoff surveys, attend pre-bid meetings, and provide detailed information to management and peer review teams to finalize estimates and proposals.
3. Analyze RFPs, plans, amendments, and other documents to determine scope, establish costs, preparation times, schedules, materials, design, and labor estimates, ensuring accuracy and competitive bidding.
4. Consult with clients, vendors, and construction team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
5. Maintain the company's directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
6. Coordinate with project managers to develop work crews and production rates, and maintain a database of actual costs for comparison with estimates.
7. Support and promote best practices for Valcourt’s safety program.
8. Coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflow.
9. Manage communication between upper management and employees regarding active estimates and opportunities.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Experience in waterproofing, masonry, and concrete repair/restoration preferred.
2. Knowledge of procurement, contract award, buy-out, RFIs, AIA documents, and contract development.
3. Familiarity with industry practices, materials, techniques, and code requirements.
4. Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
5. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
6. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Ability to work effectively in high-paced and stressful environments.
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
9. Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks appropriately.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field, OR
• At least five years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to travel as needed.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Facilities Services, Construction, and Engineering Services