Senior Estimator: Strategic Construction Cost Leader

STO Building Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 0

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parking/Public Transportation

Job summary

STO Building Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead and assist in preparing cost estimates for commercial construction projects in Dallas. You will develop estimates, review contract documents, and apply value engineering for accurate cost projections.

The role requires 5+ years of estimating experience across hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual projects, with proficiency in Destini Estimator, BlueBeam, Assemble, Revit and Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Over five years’ experience in estimating commercial construction projects, demonstrating competence in hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Possesses sufficient knowledge of all construction systems and disciplines, including mechanical and electrical, in order to complete comprehensive cost estimates without assistance from others.
• Good working knowledge of self-performed concrete construction.
• Has experience in estimating at all stages of design: conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents.
• Understands and utilizes proven estimating and bidding strategies.
• Fully understands and practices the principles of Target Value Design.
• Has the ability to utilize the latest estimating software used by Layton.
• Proven working knowledge of Destini Estimator software, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other latest software and technology.
• Ability to work under pressure, meets tight deadlines, and coordinate team members.
• Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.
• Ability to operate office equipment, computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Presents well in interviews and in all meetings with clients.
• Excellent knowledge of construction practices, methods, trends and crew data.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Primavera systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Read, understand, and offer improvements to contract documents; provide Value-Engineering and Life-Cycle cost options.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Works with Architects and Owners and provides leadership in the preconstruction process.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; maintains contact lists.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepares and analyzes estimate formats in general conditions, bidding, takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Prepares bid proposal for submittal.
• Attends Owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Initiates various special projects related to estimating.
• Assists and guides staff towards completion of special projects.
• Initiates schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field

Estimating experience 5+ years

Cost estimation

Value Engineering

Target Value Design

Revit

Primavera

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

Leadership

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

Revit

Primavera

Job description

STO Building Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead and assist in preparing cost estimates for commercial construction projects in Dallas. You will develop estimates, review contract documents, and apply value engineering for accurate cost projections.

The role requires 5+ years of estimating experience across hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual projects, with proficiency in Destini Estimator, BlueBeam, Assemble, Revit and Primavera.