Senior Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Collect essential information and requirements, establish priorities, and prepare work for estimation.

• Conduct quantity takeoffs for materials and labor to create precise production estimates.

• Review construction drawings, interpret specifications, and ensure accurate cost projections for each elevation.

• Formulate detailed construction budgets by examining construction plans, updating specifications, and identifying costs associated with each project phase.

• Assess offers to purchase, cost modifications, additions, and site requirements, ensuring alignment with budget constraints.

• Acquire bids from vendors and subcontractors, specify materials, identify qualified subcontractors, and negotiate pricing.

• Maintain cost keys and price masters by updating information and resolving cost discrepancies through data collection and analysis.

• Generate special reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing cost data and project trends.

• Uphold high-quality service by following organizational standards and procedures.

• Ensure seamless communication among corporate, division, and local teams by documenting and conveying actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.

• Stay current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and standards by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and engaging in relevant professional societies.

• Collaborate closely with Project Management to develop proposals, coordinate with Construction Management on production rates, schedule milestones, and job sequencing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, with 8+ years preferred.

• Focused on quality.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficient in budgeting and documentation.

• Experience in vendor relationship management.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.

• Knowledge of Construction Scheduling.

• Capability to develop and manage teams.

• Skill in identifying and resolving complex issues with strong decision-making abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-driven rewards.

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.

• Comprehensive healthcare.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports the total well-being of you and your family.

• Security and peace of mind.

• Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.

• Flexible benefits options.

• A variety of voluntary benefits allowing you to personalize coverage to fit your needs.

• Time to recharge.

• Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Investing in your growth.

• Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.

• Planning for the future.

• Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.