Senior Preconstruction Estimator

Robins & Morton Corp.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Robins & Morton, a leading construction firm with Dallas involvement, seeks a Senior Preconstruction Estimator to provide accurate estimates for all design phases and manage cost control. The role covers quantity take-offs, alternate analysis, and guiding bids to align with schedule and budget.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field with substantial preconstruction experience and demonstrated leadership of estimating teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Eight years of preconstruction/estimating experience preferred.
• One year of field experience required.
• Supervisory experience of preconstruction personnel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction services and estimate preparation for assigned projects.
• Establish bid packaging strategy and supervise team.
• Coordinate early release packages to support project schedule.
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists and foster relationships.
• Issue bid invitations and ensure adequate bid coverage.
• Review plans and specs for completeness and constructability.
• Coordinate with Owner's consultants for OFE/FF&E.

Skills

Preconstruction estimating

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

The Senior Preconstruction Estimator is a leader within the Preconstruction Team, primarily working to complete accurate estimates for each phase of the project’s design, including quantity take-off and pricing, alternate analysis, and cost management suggestions. He/she is also responsible for monitoring the project’s desired program, scope, and quality to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with regard to schedule and budget.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Lead preconstruction services and estimate preparation for assigned projects, including overall estimate completeness, accuracy and control of project budget
• Prepare Preconstruction / Estimate Action List: establish responsibilities and make assignments to team members, coordinate and supervise work, and establish schedule
• Establish overall bid packaging and bid alternates strategy for projects
• Coordinate issuance of early release packages to support project schedule
• Communicate drawing completion level expectations to design team for various design milestones
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and constructability
• Provide Owner assistance with OFE/FF&E and coordinate with the Owner's consultants (surveying, geotech, testing, low voltage)
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists; identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships
• Issue bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors, ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package, follow-up, and establish participation
• Prepare bid packages and/or bid forms to clarify project scope requirements and to coordinate work amongst trades

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred)
• Minimum of eight years preconstruction/estimating experience preferred
• Field Experience – Minimum of one year (more experience is preferred)
• Supervisory experience with preconstruction personnel

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.