Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction Bids (TX)

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

Job summary

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. in San Antonio is seeking a Senior Estimator to drive bid strategy for commercial projects across Texas. You will lead takeoffs, pricing, subcontractor packages, and bid day preparations, working solo or with a team to win bids.

The role focuses on opportunities on projects ranging from the mid-market to large-scale, offering strong growth potential within a company in expansion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an estimator with a commercial GC.

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
• 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

Skills

Estimating experience

Job description

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. in San Antonio is seeking a Senior Estimator to drive bid strategy for commercial projects across Texas. You will lead takeoffs, pricing, subcontractor packages, and bid day preparations, working solo or with a team to win bids.

The role focuses on opportunities on projects ranging from the mid-market to large-scale, offering strong growth potential within a company in expansion.