Sr. Estimator in San Antonio

Energy Jobline ZR; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to secure work and guide our estimating team through data-driven bids tailored to client needs.

You will ensure accurate estimates by analyzing time, materials, labor, and costs, while coordinating with subcontractors and the project management team. The role requires a strong background in construction estimating, attention to detail, and advanced knowledge of estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail: estimates, unit costs, bid scope sheets and proposals must be accurate.
• Refined organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks for self, team, and projects.
• Outstanding communication skills (listening, presenting, interpersonal and written).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training with a General Contractor.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with (or ability to learn) Planswift Take-off software, and Building Connected.

Responsibilities

• Manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project.
• Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates.
• Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project.
• Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys.
• Use Catamount’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary.
• Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planswift Take-off

Building Connected

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Looking for a place to build your career?

Catamount is on a mission to be the construction partner of choice. Every day, we build the infrastructure that matters; the distribution center that ships the gift you need tomorrow, the restaurants where you celebrate life, the assisted living community where loved ones are cared for, your first apartment, the facility you seek out when you need the best medical care, and the fire stations that hold our heroes - Catamount builds communities. We are passionate employee owners and we are looking for team members who want to build their future with us.

At Catamount, we enable opportunity and growth. We invest in training and continuing education while maintaining an open door philosophy which fosters collaboration and teamwork. We work hard, but we also know when it is time to build in balance. We support each other so that when you work here, you feel the Catamount difference.

Position Overview:

The Senior Estimator’s role is crucial in securing work and building our business. Their understanding of rapidly changing conditions and relationships with area subcontractors ensures delivery of clear, concise bids tailored to the project and needs of our client. They set the operations team up for success and play a continuing role through construction.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project
• Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates
• Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking)
• Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys
• Use Catamount’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary
• Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner

Skills & Qualifications:

• Attention to detail; everything from the estimates, units costs, bid scope sheets and proposals must be accurate
• Refined organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks for self, team, and projects
• Outstanding communication skills (listening, presenting, interpersonal and written)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years related experience and/or training with a General Contractor
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with (or ability to learn) Planswift Take-off software, and Building Connected

Why you might love working here:

• You will have the opportunity to support and lead a growing Estimating Team and company in a true learning and mentoring environment. Our Division has the “feel” of a small business while offering the resources of a large company.
• Our work spans across a multitude of market sectors, providing opportunities to shift between project types
• We’re 100% employee owned. It’s not just a unique wealth building and retirement benefit, it helps align our goals as we share our successes
• We offer a competitive salary with performance incentives, an excellent benefits package, including health, dental and pet insurance, generous paid time off, 401(K) and more

Compensation:

• In addition to offering competitive base pay, Catamount employees are eligible for additional incentives for merit/performance, project incentives, new hire referrals, and business development commissions.

Our Commitment to an inclusive workplace:

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , or expression, , marital status, veteran status, status, , parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Company Description

Catamount is a 100% employee-owned company with over 29 years of experience providing construction management and general contracting services nationwide. Ranked in Engineering News Record’s ‘Top 400 Contractors’ for eighteen consecutive years, we provide contracting services to owners and developers including general contracting, construction management, sustainable construction, design-build, cost estimating, conceptual budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering. Serving clients throughout the U.S., Catamount maintains offices in Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; San Antonio, TX; and Tampa, FL.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we take ownership in what we do every day. Our project partners and our people feel the difference from day one.

Our culture is centered around a vision of shared success with our Employee-Owners, clients, partners, and subcontractors – which is why 80% of our clients come back again and again (and again...). We are with our clients from the first handshake beyond project closeout.

Our vision is to develop leaders at every level. When you are part of our team, you will have the opportunity to better the company, the people around you, and yourself every day.