Senior Estimator

Balfour Beatty plc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dallas is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team. The role involves accurate takeoff and estimating for K-12 and municipal projects, requiring over 7 years of experience in commercial construction. Proficiency in estimating software such as MC2 and On-Screen Takeoff is essential. This hybrid position allows four days in the office and one from home. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of preconstruction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
• Experience estimating higher education and/or municipal construction projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for all project document levels.
• Develop clarifications and assumptions with project management.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing inputs.

Skills

Estimating software proficiency

Construction management knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MC2

On-Screen Takeoff

Paydirt

Constructware

іSqFt

Job description

Our Benefits

• Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual needs to be experienced in estimating K-12, higher education and/or municipal construction projects. This is a hybrid position (four days in the office, one from home). Relocation assistance is available.

Essential Functions

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for some CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).
• Provides information to senior estimators/senior preconstruction managers for the purpose of developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Develops value management skills and learns how to implement cost savings methods.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Considers and understands problems, and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Is extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, Constructware, and іSqFt).
• Constantly strives to improve individual capabilities, performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.
• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent work experience with 7 + years of preconstruction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects or 10 - 12 years of progressive equivalent work experience in a related field. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Experience estimating higher education and/or municipal construction projects.
• Computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spread sheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Experience with computer software programs used in pre‑construction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, Constructware, and іSqFt).
• Knowledgeable in the majority or all of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
• Must possess knowledge of exterior building wall systems and interior finish construction systems.
• Must demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, and other trades.

Preferred Skills

• Local qualified candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.