Estimator - Employee-Owned Construction

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

Job summary

Cerris is seeking an estimator to support the pricing and bid process for multiple projects in Plano, TX. You will handle quantity take-offs, organize estimates, and manage bid invitations with subcontractors and suppliers.

The role features collaboration with estimating leaders, a focus on accuracy, and adherence to company policies. A Bachelor's degree is required and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail.
• Organizational 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Prioritization

Follow up

Proactivity

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

Cerris is seeking an estimator to support the pricing and bid process for multiple projects in Plano, TX. You will handle quantity take-offs, organize estimates, and manage bid invitations with subcontractors and suppliers.

The role features collaboration with estimating leaders, a focus on accuracy, and adherence to company policies. A Bachelor's degree is required and MS Office skills are essential.