Lead Estimator

Bartlett Cocke; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Estimator to coordinate estimating services on projects of all sizes and types. The Lead Estimator will supervise the estimating team, prepare and review cost estimates, and interface with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.

Minimum five years of commercial estimating experience and proficiency with OnCenter, Cost OS, Building Connected, Bluebeam; BIM software knowledge preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of commercial estimating experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative with clients and teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with estimating software such as OnCenter, Cost OS, Building Connected, and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the subcontractor market and bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and review work of assigned department personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical support and/or prepare estimates as required.
• Participate in the preparation of studies, materials, and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Act as an Estimating Team Leader on various projects, coordinating the total estimating effort.
• Lead estimates at all phases/levels as required by project and delivery method.
• Communicate the Estimate to client, design team member, or internal audience.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings; attend pre-proposal meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
• Prepare estimates by quantity survey of the anticipated scope.
• Participate in pre-proposal meetings, bid/estimate strategy and presentation meetings.
• Coordinate with Marketing personnel regarding technical aspects/requirements of assigned estimates.
• Assist Project Team (PM and Supt.) in evaluating submitted proposals during project buyout and contracting phase.
• Prepare for, and participate in, project “Handoff” meetings from Estimating to Operations.
• Train and develop department personnel.
• Perform additional duties per supervisor’s direction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

OnCenter

Cost OS

Building Connected

Bluebeam Revu/Studio

Excel

Outlook

Word

BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, Assemble)

Job description

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is currently seeking Lead Estimators to join our team in Austin, TX! The Lead Estimator will be responsible for providing and/or coordinating estimating services on projects of all sizes and contracts of all types.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and review work of assigned department personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Provide technical support and/or prepare estimates as required.

• Participate in the preparation of studies, materials, and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.

• A ct as an Estimating Team Leader on various projects, thus coordinating the total estimating effort relevant to a particular project or proposals as assigned.

• Lead estimates at all phases/levels as required by project and delivery method with relative accuracy: Concept, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, etc.

• Communicate the Estimate to client, design team member, or internal audience.

• Review proposal specifications, drawings; attend pre-proposal meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.

• Prepare estimates by quantity survey of the anticipated scope.

• Participate in pre-proposal meetings, bid/estimate strategy and presentation meetings as required.

• Coordinate with Marketing personnel regarding technical aspects/requirements of assigned estimates.

• Assist Project Team (PM and Supt.) in evaluating submitted proposals during project buyout and contracting phase.

• Prepare for, and participate in, project “Handoff” meetings from Estimating to Operations.

• Train and develop department personnel.

• Perform additional duties per supervisor’s direction.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 (five) years of commercial estimating experience.

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Experience using the following or similar software: OnCenter, Cost OS, Building Connected, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, and other industry related software.

• Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach working with both clients, design team members and subcontractors.

• Must be competent in use of Microsoft software, including collecting and analyzing data in Excel, and creating documents and preparing correspondence in Outlook & Word.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of the subcontractor market.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, Engineering, Architecture, or any applicable degree program.

• Experience working in the field on Construction projects (project management or field supervision experience).

• Experience using BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, Assemble, etc.)

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.