Senior Conceptual Estimator in Austin

Energy Jobline ZR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical and dental

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up

Unlimited paid leave and paid holidays

Job summary

Sunland Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join our team. You will support the PM and CM teams in delivering design-side estimates for a range of projects from concept to detailed design.

The senior will work with project teams and owner representatives to produce timely cost estimates at each project stage, ensuring budgets remain feasible and aligned with client goals.

This is an on-site role in Austin, TX, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction cost estimating experience.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications for multiple disciplines.
• Proficient with cost databases, software systems, and industry standards.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide ROM, conceptual, and design development estimates.
• Maintain and update cost databases.
• Assist in cost reconciliations against contractor estimates.
• Collaborate with project team and owner representatives.
• Read plans and specs across disciplines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Reading and interpreting plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

CostOs

Planswift

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Sunland Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will support the Project Management and Construction Management Team in meeting our clients’ design-side estimating needs for a multitude of projects ranging in size and markets. The Senior Cost Estimator will interface with members of the Project Team and Owner Representatives to produce cost estimates at different stages, from initial concept to detailed design, ensuring the project remains within budget and feasible.

Essential Functions:

• Rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate- using parametric cost estimation methods
• Conceptual/Preliminary Estimating- Conducted early in the design phase to assess project feasibility and establish a preliminary budget
• Design Development Estimating- More detailed, factoring in materials, labor, and other cost factors as the design matures
• Maintain and update internal project cost databases to optimize estimating accuracy and efficiency
• Assist in cost reconciliations against contractor and/or third-party estimates
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with key personnel to evaluate and assess budgets to prepare full project estimates

Requirements:

• Possesses the knowledge of and can utilizeindustry cost databases, software systems, and standards to produce completed estimates
• Ability to estimate both vertical and horizontal elements
• 7+ years of construction cost estimating as described above
• Takes ownership in all assignments and/or delegated tasks
• Team player, excellent interpersonal skills and a cooperative attitude
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Responsible, ethical, and conscientious nature
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications for majority of disciplines
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar field of study
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferences:

• Knowledge of CostOs,Planswift or similar estimating software

Our highly competitive salary/benefit package includes employer paid medical and dental insurance; 401(k) with a dollar for dollar match up to 4%; UNLIMITED paid leave and 70+ hours of paid holidays. If this sounds like what you are looking for come join our team!

Company Description

Sunland Group, Inc. is a multidisciplinary company of professionals that was founded in 1985. We provide program and project management, engineering, architecture and construction management services for a variety of clients.

Company DescriptionSunland Group, Inc. is a multidisciplinary company of professionals that was founded in 1985. We provide program and project management, engineering, architecture and construction management services for a variety of clients.