Senior Estimator

Satterfield & Pontikes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator for our Austin team to bid commercial projects statewide.

The role focuses on leading takeoffs, pricing, supplier coordination, and bid day preparations for TX projects valued up to several hundred million dollars. You will prepare conventional bids, oversee subcontractor bids, and perform post-bid reviews with Project Management to plan successful project commencements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Estimator with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience estimating projects between $20-500 mil.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimator on individual projects including takeoffs, sub-solicitations, pricing, bid summaries, GC’s and final bid day preparations.
• Prepare conventional bids and conceptual estimates to owners as assigned.
• Review quantities, production rates, material quotes and totals for pricing prior to bid day and on bid day.
• Communicate construction techniques and strategies used in bid preparation with Project Management prior to project commencement.
• Prepare and assemble subcontractor bid packages.
• Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.
• Complete postmortem review of bid projects.
• Turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
• Assist in receiving and evaluating subcontractor and major material quotations prior to bid day and on bid day.
• Prepare and transfer estimate to budget.
• Oversee change estimates including change orders and construction claims.
• Develop and maintain cost history on different types of projects.
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.
• Develop RFIs and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Perform bid day analysis and scoping of trades.
• Create bid lists that fit scope of job and ensure the right subs for the project.
• Review drawings with Project Management and highlight areas of concern.

Skills

Takeoffs

Pricing

Bid summaries

GC coordination

Job description

Due to growth Satterfield and Pontikes Construction is adding a Senior Estimator to our Austin team. As a Senior Estimator you will play a strategic role in our company’s success. You will focus on bidding commercial projects all across TX in the $20-600 mil range either independently or as a team. Our company is in growth mode so not only do we offer stability but over the next several years there is going to be a ton of opportunity for advancement.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an Estimator with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience estimating projects between $20-500 mil.

The role you will play:

• Work as lead estimator on individual projects including takeoffs, sub-solicitations, pricing, bid summaries, GC’s and final bid day preparations
• Prepare conventional bids and conceptual estimates to owners as assigned
• Review quantities, production rates, material quotes and totals for pricing prior to bid day and on bid day
• Responsible for review of project bid’s accuracy and communication of construction techniques and strategies used in bid preparation on successful bids with Project Management prior to project commencement
• Review bid requirements thoroughly; prepare subcontractor bid packages
• Ensure that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
• Complete postmortem review of bid projects
• Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner
• Assist in receiving and evaluating subcontractor and major material quotations prior to bid day and on bid day
• Prepare and make estimate transfer to budget
• Oversee and assist Project Management with the preparation of significant project change estimates including change orders and construction claims
• Contribute to and maintain Sub/Vendor database
• Develop and maintain cost history on different types of projects
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors
• Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
• Perform comprehensive bid day analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
• Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
• Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.