Estimating Engineer: From Precon to Project Delivery (Hybrid)

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions

Plano (TX)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, a veteran-owned company, seeks a Project Engineer, Estimating to support preconstruction and project delivery. The role offers exposure to quantity takeoffs, bid submissions, and cost analysis within retail and multi-site constructions.

Based in Plano, TX, the hybrid position includes collaboration with Project Managers, subcontractors, and clients, with travel as needed. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals building a foundation in estimation and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
1-3+ years of related experience and/or training.
Experience with estimating and construction management software such as BuildingConnected, Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred, or ability to obtain.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Assist with estimating for retail, restaurant, fuel, and commercial projects.
Perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
Review plans and specifications to identify scope requirements, project risks, and potential cost impacts.
Solicit, collect, and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids to support estimate development and bid submissions.
Assist with bid leveling, scope comparisons, and subcontractor/vendor selection recommendations.
Support the preparation of proposals, bid packages, budgets, value engineering analyses, and other preconstruction deliverables.
Maintain subcontractor, supplier, labor, and material cost databases and support market pricing research.
Assist Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, procurement, and construction coordination activities.
Attend project meetings and document key discussions, action items, and project updates.
Track project budgets, committed costs, change orders, and procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Support change management efforts by assisting with pricing requests, cost analysis, and change order documentation.
Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, drawing logs, meeting minutes, contracts, and project correspondence.
Coordinate and track the distribution of project documents to ensure all parties are working from current revisions.
Assist with subcontractor onboarding, scope reviews, contract administration, and compliance tracking.
Monitor procurement and delivery schedules for materials, equipment, and long-lead items.
Support site teams by helping resolve project issues and facilitating communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Assist with project reporting, cost forecasting, and project closeout documentation.
Coordinate collection of as-built drawings, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and other turnover deliverables.
Develop an understanding of Sevan's project delivery processes, estimating best practices, and construction management standards.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.