Multifamily Construction Estimator

JORDAN FOSTER CONSTRUCTION; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JORDAN FOSTER CONSTRUCTION seeks an Estimator in Dallas, TX to create detailed estimates based on construction drawings and specifications. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers and suppliers to ensure accurate and compliant proposals. Candidates should have experience in commercial construction estimating and proficiency in relevant software.

The position requires a minimum of four years in estimating, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of infrastructure construction estimating experience.
• Able to read, understand, and follow required construction documents.
• Familiarity with cost control methods and financial & project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating.
• Process RFP and RFQ, and facilitate bidding opportunities.
• Draft and deliver proposals, coordinating with various teams.

Skills

Estimating commercial construction projects

Construction estimating software

Analytical skills

Leadership attributes

Communication and negotiation

Education

B.S. degree in Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

BlueBeam

Primavera Scheduling

MS Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dallas - Dallas, TX 75287

The Estimator is responsible for detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Assists with communicating bids and scopes of work. This position also assists the Director of Pre-Construction in establishing costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, requirements, and labor.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Process RFP, RFQ, and internal pricing requests and facilitate broadcast announcement of bidding opportunity.
• Competently draft, proof, review, and deliver both private and public proposals.
• Work with Project Managers, Marketing, and Administrative staff, coordinating contributions from all into proposals.
• Ensure company compliance with bidding regulations and goals of each project (advertising, etc.)
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients.
• Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and deliver in accordance with the deadline objectives.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal/external estimating systems, technologies, and software.
• Minimizes exposure and risk by implementing quality assurance controls in estimating. Promptly reports changes and issues in scope and revenue to the Director of Pre-Construction and Senior Management.
• Identify and execute strategic opportunities within the proposal to optimize Jordan Foster Construction’s position in securing the work.
• Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level.
• Performs other duties of a similar or related nature as assigned.

Proposal Responsibilities

• Promote Jordan Foster Construction to owners, developers, planners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and any appropriate sales leads by increasing brand awareness, engaging new clients, coordinating public relations efforts, and participating in professional and/or industry organizations.
• Identify, retrieve, comprehend, and administer RFQ and RFP solicitations and site visits.
• Works with other key personnel on business development leads and strategies.
• Build and manage long-term relationships and partnerships with clients, architectural, and engineering principals; Build and manage relations with trade partners and vendors.
• Secondary duty assists in qualifying project leads from multiple sources, including web-based postings, public agency opportunities, printed publications, contacts, etc., and routes projects of opportunity to project executive staff.
• Work with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project.
• Ability to manage and track multiple projects at once.
• Ensure estimates comply with the requirements of the overall construction contract with the Owner.
• Relate and transfer all relevant project information to the Project team.
• Review subcontractor and supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determine acceptable bids.
• Coordinate the opportunity management system with the Senior Estimator and the Operations Manager.
• Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Required Skills / Abilities

• Experience in estimating commercial construction projects.
• Able to read, understand, and follow required construction documents.
• Proficient in construction estimating software (BlueBeam, Primavera Scheduling, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project).
• Excellent written and verbal skills & strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work with external clients using strong commercial awareness.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong leadership attributes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and vendors.
• Familiarity with cost control methods and financial & project management principles.
• In-depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation metrics.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of infrastructure construction estimating experience.
• Experience with mass excavation, underground utilities, paving, and site concrete projects.
• Experience with Estimating software such as: HCSS Heavy Bid, Bid2Win, Hard Dollar, AUTOCAD, Agtek, and/or Bluebeam.
• Negotiated project experience preferred, including technical writing skills.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clear MVR may be required.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to see, read, and understand written communications, including directions, instructions, and warning signs, to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to sense distances (depth perception) accurately, and to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision).
• Climb permanent and temporary stairs, ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on an occasional basis.
• Moving objects backward, forward, in, or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects.
• Reaching, extending the hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in an office or on‑site at the construction work site. In the on‑site setting, employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise in this work environment is usually moderate to very loud.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to steel‑toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.
• Must be able to push/pull 20+ lbs.
• Must be able to lift/carry 20+ lbs.
• Able to safely operate a personal and/or company motor vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. Other duties as assigned may apply.