Senior Estimator: Lead Cost & Bid Strategy

Sabre Commercial, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Commercial, Inc. in Austin seeks a Senior Estimator to manage all aspects of the estimating process for our commercial projects.

The role requires evaluating risk, preparing budgets, reviewing RFPs, blueprints, and specifications, and presenting cost estimates to internal and external audiences. You will develop strategies to meet project goals, coordinate subcontractor solicitations, and support operations post-bid.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years Estimating experience.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles.
• Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, engineering design knowledge and project management/supervision experience desirable).
• Planswift/OST familiarity.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontract solicitations and job walks.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Determine labor and construction equipment costs.
• Solicit and communicate with subcontractors through the Bid Process.
• Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters).
• Prepare estimates through all levels of design: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents and Permit Documents.
• Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Team.
• Conduct turnover meetings with Operations Team.
• Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award.

Skills

Excel

Cost estimation

Blueprint reading

Subcontractor coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering/Construction/Architectural degree

Tools

Planswift

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Timberline

SmartBidNet

Job description

Sabre Commercial, Inc. in Austin seeks a Senior Estimator to manage all aspects of the estimating process for our commercial projects.

The role requires evaluating risk, preparing budgets, reviewing RFPs, blueprints, and specifications, and presenting cost estimates to internal and external audiences. You will develop strategies to meet project goals, coordinate subcontractor solicitations, and support operations post-bid.