Estimator II: Lead Bids & Takeoffs, Mentoring Team

Sincere Builders; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sincere Builders in Houston is seeking an Estimator II to own the estimating process on assigned projects from takeoff through award and hand-off. As a mid-level estimator, you will independently produce accurate, competitive bids, interface with subs and clients, and help develop junior estimators while reporting to the Director of Pre-Construction.

Responsibilities include vetting subcontractor bids, preparing comprehensive bids, presenting bids to clients, and continuously improving

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial estimating experience.
• Proven ability to independently produce accurate, competitive, fully qualified bids.
• Strong understanding of plans, specifications, and construction scopes across trades.
• Experience soliciting, vetting, and leveling subcontractor bids.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Verify and/or compile takeoffs and produce accurate estimates using provided company software.
• Interface with subcontractors to obtain accurate bids.
• Vet each subcontractor's bid and conduct bid leveling.
• Find quality subcontractors as needed and qualify them.
• Send RFIs to architects as needed.
• Compile all information in project management software and produce a comprehensive bid for the client.
• Present bids directly to clients and explain Sincere's Scope of Work.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior estimators, and review their work for accuracy.
• Partner with upper management, the Project Manager, and the Superintendent to continuously improve estimating processes and efficiency.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Multitasking

Mentoring

Bid presentations

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Excel

Job description

Sincere Builders in Houston is seeking an Estimator II to own the estimating process on assigned projects from takeoff through award and hand-off. As a mid-level estimator, you will independently produce accurate, competitive bids, interface with subs and clients, and help develop junior estimators while reporting to the Director of Pre-Construction.

Responsibilities include vetting subcontractor bids, preparing comprehensive bids, presenting bids to clients, and continuously improving