Estimator

Michael Page; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Estimator for commercial, industrial, multifamily, healthcare, mission critical, and automotive construction in the Dallas area. You will process purchase orders, support bidding, and oversee master purchase orders while coordinating with design and project teams.

Requirements include 5+ years of conceptual estimating, hands-on construction experience, and experience with MEP projects is a plus. The role offers a competitive package and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in conceptual estimating.
• Experience with design-build or education/healthcare/industrial projects is a plus.
• Hands-on construction experience and ability to read plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Estimate from concept and complete designs; prepare budget pricing at design stages.
• Lead bid process from plan takeoff to bid submission; contact vendors and track pricing.
• Evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist development and maintenance of estimating database and software systems.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to refine estimates and budgets.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

The Estimator - Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily, Healthcare, Mission Critical, & Automotive Construction - will process Purchase Orders, facilitate the bidding, squaring up bids, selecting trades and suppliers who perform well at competitive prices with production team, execute contracts in an efficient manner and oversee creation of master purchase orders to pay all construction billings timely, efficiently and accurately.

My client is a general contractor who focuses on the Education, Retail, Mission Critical, Healthcare, and Industrial markets. They foster design-build relationships with their clients to add value. They are in the midst of a successful 5 year strategic growth plan allowing for the intake of larger projects.

Description

Reporting directly into the VP, the main duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Estimator will include the following:

• Estimate from both concept designs and complete designs
• Assist design team with budgetary pricing at various stages in design development
• Completion of all aspects of project bidding including plan and specification takeoff, vendor contact and tracking, bid form completion, pricing, bid review and submission
• Scope and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the development, updating and implementation of an estimating database with assemblies
• Assist or lead the process of implementation of estimating program software system
• Maintain a cost history data base
• Review estimates with design team and/or construction team
• Interact with clients and design team as needed to evaluate conceptual and detailed estimates
• Assist Project Manager with project budget set up once projects are awarded

Profile

In return for a competitive compensation package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field plus related experience
• 5+ years in conceptual estimating
• MEP experience is a plus
• Hands on construction experience
• Projects will be focused on Education, Healthcare, Retail and Industrial work

Job Offer

• Base salary of between $ 85,000 to $ 120,000 base salary (dependent upon experience)
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Generous benefits package
• Health
• Vision
• 401K plan
• Profit Sharing account for ALL employees
• Flexible work environment (work-life balance mentality)

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