Construction Estimator: Value Engineering & Accurate Bids

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler-Cohen is seeking an Estimator to coordinate project budgeting, prepare take-offs, solicit subcontractor pricing, and manage bid packages for hard bids and design-build efforts. You will upload documents, track correspondence, and participate in site visits to ensure accurate estimates and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes coordination with trade partners, prequalification of bidders, and the creation of control estimates, with turn-over and bid-day activities shaping the final numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed material & labor take-offs/estimates.
• Solicit material prices from suppliers
• Verify unit/system prices with subcontractor and/or previous estimates
• Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing
• Prepare Bid Invitations
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages.
• Follow up with subcontractors regarding bidding.
• Create of scope bid packages for the subs
• Prepare RFI's.
• Procure drawings and specifications
• Track all correspondence & documents.
• Confirm completeness of contract document package.
• Upload documents in BuildingConnected.
• Create complete Control Estimate
• Attend site visits
• Confirm local building permit rates
• Call the architect the day before the bid and confirm all addenda and supplemental information has been received
• Manage the Turn Over Meeting package
• Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up to date information available the night before the bid
• Complete the scope of work/pricing spread sheets
• Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
• Review all pricing and subcontractor information

Job description

Butler-Cohen is seeking an Estimator to coordinate project budgeting, prepare take-offs, solicit subcontractor pricing, and manage bid packages for hard bids and design-build efforts. You will upload documents, track correspondence, and participate in site visits to ensure accurate estimates and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes coordination with trade partners, prequalification of bidders, and the creation of control estimates, with turn-over and bid-day activities shaping the final numbers.