Estimator II

Balfour Beatty plc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 89,300 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation Time

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Estimator II in Dallas, TX. This role involves preparing estimates for commercial projects, collaborating with subcontractors, and analyzing project plans. The position offers a hybrid work schedule (four days in office, one from home) and provides assistance for relocation. Candidates should have at least 3 years of estimating experience and a relevant degree. The salary range for this position is between $89,300 and $115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience in commercial projects.
• Knowledgeable in civil/site construction and building systems.
• Able to perform accurate quantity takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sections of estimates for construction projects.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids.
• Develop unit costs accurately.

Skills

Estimating commercial construction projects

Strong computer skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Desiniti

Excel

Constructware

Job description

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Estimator II to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual needs to be experienced in estimating commercial construction projects, with K-12, higher education and/or municipal projects being the preference. This is a hybrid position (four days in the office, one from home). Relocation assistance is available.

This is an in‑office position in Dallas, TX

The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule (four days in the office, one from home).

The Estimator II is a member of the preconstruction/estimating team who is responsible for independently preparing sections of schematic, design development and construction document estimates including soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, and reviewing project plans and specifications for all CSI (Construction Specific Institute) categories of work. This individual may supervise the work of other estimators and/or intern/co‑ops students. The Estimator II prepares budgets, estimates, and pre‑bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients.

Essential Functions

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for some CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Attends project site pre‑bid meetings, site tours, and post‑bid interviews as required.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Considers and understands problems, and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Becomes proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (On‑Screen Takeoff, & Desiniti).
• Constantly strives to improve individual capabilities, performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Participates in personal career development through on‑the‑job training, attends preconstructions /operations classroom training programs, participates in software training, seminars and assists in the development of interns / co‑ops.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, with 3 or more years of preconstruction/estimating experience involving commercial construction.
• Knowledgeable in some of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (e.g. On Screen Takeoff, Desiniti), word process, spread sheets, bid management, online plan rooms (e.g. Building Connected, Smartbidnet), database applications, job management systems (e.g. Constructware, Kahua) and company communication tools, such as email, internet and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Requirements

• K-12, higher education and/or municipal estimating experience.
• Possess good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
• Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

The compensation for the Estimator II position in Newport Beach above is $89,300.00 - $115,000.00 a year.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management and design‑build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

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