Estimating Manager

civil-recruit; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

civil-recruit in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator. The candidate will read drawings, develop General Requirement estimates, and use estimating software and Revit/Lens to support project teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years estimating experience, with a preference for 5+ years in construction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating experience.
• Preference for total of 5+ years construction experience.
• Experience with General Requirement estimates.

Skills

Excel skills

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Lean process

Revit/Lens

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years estimating experience.
• Preference for total of 5+ years construction experience.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Estimating
Trade Partner Relationships
Commercial Construction Estimating Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
• Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years estimating experience.
• Preference for total of 5+ years construction experience.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Estimating
Trade Partner Relationships
Commercial Construction Estimating Experience