Dynamic Commercial Construction Estimator

rand* construction corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

rand* construction is seeking an Estimator for our Dallas, TX office to bid and estimate projects, outline subcontractor scope, and develop competitive bids. You will work with project, preconstruction and marketing teams to produce accurate estimates and support profitable work.

Candidates should have 4+ years of commercial construction estimating, proficiency with takeoffs and bid software, and a degree in engineering or construction management is preferred.

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 site visits
• Participate in the interview and project award process
• Maintain qualified subcontractor list
• 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

Estimating

Takeoffs

Bid management

Subcontractor relations

RFP review

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

rand* construction is seeking an Estimator for our Dallas, TX office to bid and estimate projects, outline subcontractor scope, and develop competitive bids. You will work with project, preconstruction and marketing teams to produce accurate estimates and support profitable work.

Candidates should have 4+ years of commercial construction estimating, proficiency with takeoffs and bid software, and a degree in engineering or construction management is preferred.