Estimator – Commercial Construction

Transet Co.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the East Texas construction market is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves managing bids and proposals for a variety of projects, from small to large scale, ensuring success through strategic planning and collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of estimating experience, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for building strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive corporate culture, this opportunity promises both professional growth and community impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Attractive PTO Policy

401K with Company Coverage

Company Cell Phone or Reimbursement

Focus on Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in high-pressure competitive bidding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bids and proposals of all types.
• Lead pricing, value engineering, and project setup for success.

Skills

Estimating Experience

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Ability

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Estimating Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Transet Co.

Transet Company is a Longview-based contracting firm offering general contracting, construction management, and design/build services. A leader in the East Texas construction industry since 1982, markets include commercial, healthcare, industrial, institutional, religious, higher education, and K-12 schools. Transet is driven by its goal of providing industry-leading services to a select client base while also providing a desirable work environment for its employees.

Position Summary

Transet is currently seeking an Estimator for projects in the northeast Texas area. This position is based out of our Longview, TX office.

The Role

This is a skilled estimator role, pivotal to the short and long-term success of the firm, and requires a candidate with integrity, experience, and professionalism. Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

·Responsible for bids and proposals of all types. This will range from negotiated work, to CMAR, to design-build, to traditional design-bid-build procurement methods.

·IMPORTANT: The focus of this role will be traditional design-bid-build procurement, i.e. “Hard bidding” against competing general contractors.

·Involvement in all sizes of projects will be necessary, from $1,000 to $100,000,000.

· Lead the effort of our pre-construction services.

· Identify high-risk bid document / scope provisions and implement strategies to mitigate risk during pre-construction.

·Lead pricing, value engineering, site selection investigations, and building assessments.

· Set up projects for success by establishing cost, schedule, and safety expectations during pre-construction.

· Establish a strong rapport with the bidding subcontractor and supplier marketplace, building upon Transet’s existing relationships with trade partners.

· Work with our Project Managers to facilitate the successful completion of projects.

·Conform to applicable company policies and procedures and uphold ethical standards.

·Report directly to and work closely with firm Owner & President, Chris Tucker.

Success Factors

•At least 5 years of estimating experience with commercial (and/or industrial) construction projects of $5MM+.

oNote: This is not just limited to candidates with experience working for general contractors. Candidates with experience working for subcontractors and suppliers are welcome to apply.

•Demonstrated experience as lead and/or sole estimator on awarded bids.

•Demonstrated experience that awarded bids resulted in successful and profitable projects.

•Demonstrated experience in thriving in the high-pressure environment of competitive bidding.

•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

•Superior financial, time management, communication, and analytical skills.

•Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration competencies.

•Demonstrated leadership ability is essential.

•Desire to be an integral part of a tight-knit company in a small office setting while being a part of both small and large projects that have tremendous impact in the community.

•Tech savvy, with experience using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and estimating software. Estimating software will be tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

Compensation

Transet offers wages commensurate with ability and experience and which are highly competitive by industry standards

Health insurance with significant company participation

Attractive PTO policy

401K with plan fees covered by company

Company cell phone or cell phone reimbursement

Corporate culture with focus on work-life balance

Details

Schedule: office hours are M-F 7:00a - 4:30p

Location: Our office in Longview (not remote)

Valid driver license and vehicle required

Overnight travel not required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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