Estimator

Cerris Builders; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Builders, with nearly a century of experience, seeks an estimator to support the estimating process from takeoffs to bid management. You will organize estimates, review drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure competitive, accurate bids.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, team collaboration, and adherence to company policies while advancing your career within a locally trusted construction group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college/university or equivalent experience.
• 1 year or more of related work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic computing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with review of proposal selections and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Assist with scope of work process and compliance for all subcontractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs per plans and specifications.
• Review and understand plans and specifications for each project assigned.
• Carry out estimating project approach and implement quality control measures for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication (verbal and written)

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Nature of Work

Responsible for performing tasks to complete the estimating process. These tasks include quantity take-offs, estimate document and drawing organization, bid invitation management to vendors, suppliers, and trade partners, and other tasks related to the process. This position is generally overseen by an estimating leader.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with review of proposal selections / drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Assist with scope of work process and compliance for all subcontractors.
• Perform quantity take offs per plans and specifications.
• Review and understand plans and specifications for each project assigned.
• Carry out estimating project approach. Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier bids and interface with their representative.
• Participate in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFP’s and RFQ’s.
• Utilize estimating software and conform to established policies and procedures.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and bid review meetings as requested.
• Assist with prospects/clients contact to obtain bids and confirm pricing.
• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.
• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
• Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Utilizes relevant company technology to support all assigned responsibilities.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful.
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards.
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 1 year or more of related work experience preferred.
• Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Normal office environment.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing and Typing on Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder.

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA