Estimator

Yates Construction Co.; Red Oak, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction Co. in Texas seeks an experienced estimator to prepare commercial project proposals and bids. You will identify labor, material, and time costs using plans, specifications, and bid documents, and develop preliminary schedules for bidding.

Site visits to understand conditions, collaboration with the estimating team, and strong communication are essential. Proficiency with Cost-OS, Planswift, Bluebeam, Excel, and Word is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Experience with estimating processes and bid development
• Knowledge of plans, specs, and take-offs
• Visit project and pre-bid meetings to understand site conditions/scope

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate take-offs from plans and specs
• Identify and compute labor, material, and time costs for bids
• Review plans and specifications for bid viability
• Develop and assemble bid packages with estimates
• Work with estimating team to finalize pricing
• Attend pre-bid meetings to understand site conditions

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong problem-solving

Strong prioritization

Civil estimating experience

Education

B.S. Degree – Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Cost-OS

OST

Planswift

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Job description

Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety; instills integrity in all aspects of their lives, are passionate about what they do, and committed to providing value to our clients.

Skills and Experience

This position will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation for commercial construction project proposals and bids. Identify and computes labor, material, and time costs by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications and other bid documents.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of estimating software like Cost-OS, OST and Planswift
• Working knowledge of programs such as Bluebeam, Excel, and Word
• Well-rounded base of knowledge in construction disciplines. Civil estimating experience preferred.
• 3+ years previous commercial construction experience with public, private or federal projects is required
• B.S. Degree – Construction Management or Engineering
• Visit project and pre-bid meetings to understand site conditions/scope.
• Review plans and specifications.
• Provide accurate take-off.
• Work with estimating team to build the estimate and pricing.
• Develop preliminary schedule.

Key Markets

• High-rise structures including hotels, apartments, and office
• Retail
• Industrial manufacturing
• Federal & military construction
• Gaming and entertainment
• Hospitality

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.