Construction Estimator: Bids, Subcontracts & Cost Insights

Rand-Constructio; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

rand* construction is a dynamic Austin-based contractor looking for an Estimator to bid and estimate commercial projects, outline subcontractor scopes, and maintain a qualified database to keep bids competitive.

You will collaborate with project, marketing, and preconstruction teams to ensure accurate estimates and profitable work, while mentoring opportunities help you grow in your career.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended but not required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience estimating/managing commercial construction projects.
• Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction.
• Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for upcoming projects.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs; provide scope sheets for purchasing.
• Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration).
• Develop subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits.
• Participate in the interview and project award process.
• Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors.
• Identify potential project risks.
• Engage with marketing department and other team members during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs, bid documents.
• Analyze company costs to estimate project costs.
• Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, owners and project team.

Skills

Takeoff software

Cost analysis

RFP review

MS Office

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Project

Job description

rand* construction is a dynamic Austin-based contractor looking for an Estimator to bid and estimate commercial projects, outline subcontractor scopes, and maintain a qualified database to keep bids competitive.

You will collaborate with project, marketing, and preconstruction teams to ensure accurate estimates and profitable work, while mentoring opportunities help you grow in your career.