Construction Estimator

Gulf Coast Railings; Magnolia (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Bonus

Advancement potential

Descrizione del lavoro

Gulf Coast Railings, Magnolia, TX, is seeking a detail-oriented Bid Estimator to evaluate and respond to bid invitations, analyze drawings and specifications, and generate on-screen takeoffs for various fabrication projects.

The role requires reading construction documents, strong math and writing skills, and effective communication with customers and vendors. The position offers steady work in the Texas construction market with opportunities for advancement.

Competenze

• Degree in construction-related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must read and understand construction documents.
• Strong math and writing skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Evaluate, catalog, and respond to bid invitations from clients.
• Analyze bid drawings, specs, addenda, and documents to identify scope.
• Generate electronic on-screen takeoffs.
• Conduct site visits and participate in pre-bid meetings as needed.
• Formulate costs for materials, labor, processing, and administration.
• Solicit, negotiate, and evaluate quotes from vendors.
• Communicate with customers and vendors effectively.
• Prepare detailed and timely proposals.
• Follow up bids to obtain feedback.
• Transfer bid information from awarded projects to detailing and PM.
• Assist project management in pricing change orders.
• Analyze actual vs estimated costs at project closeout.
• Maintain relationships with customers and vendors.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops and reading.
• Prepare and maintain directory of suppliers and subcontractors.

Conoscenze

Read construction drawings

Mathematical/quantitative skills

Strong writing and communication

MS Office proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in construction or related field

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Duties:

• evaluate, catalog, and respond to bid invitations from existing and potential clients
• Analyze bid drawings, specifications, addendums, and project specifc documentsor information to identify scope
• Generate electronic on screen take offs
• Conduct site visits and participate in pre-bid meetings as needed
• Formulate accurate material, labor, processing, administrative, and other relevant costs associated with the project scope
• Solicit, negotiate, and evaluate quotes from vendors
• Communicate effectively with customers and vendors
• Prepare detailed and timely proposals
• Actively follow up and obtain feedback on bids
• Accurately transfer bid information from awarded projects to detailing and project management personnel
• Assist project management in the pricing of change order work
• Analylze actual vs estimated costs upon project closeout
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with customers and vendors
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and research
• Prepare and maintain directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors

Requirements:

• Degree in construction related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• Must be able to read and understand construction documents
• computer literatate with intermediate knowledge of ms office products
• Have good math and writing skills
• good organizational and communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation
• Health Benefits Package
• bonus
• opportunity for advancement

Company Description

Gulf Coast Railings is an ornamental metal fabrication company focused on the commercial construction market in the greater Houston area. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including stainless steel, aluminum, decorative steel, and bronze. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant build outs to ground up high rise construction.