Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Estimator

Adolfson & Peterson Construction • $78K — $124K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field and 4+ years of related experience, or Associates degree with 5+ years of related experience.
  • Proficient in detailed estimate organization and take-off processes, particularly in conceptual estimating.
  • General knowledge of construction industry standards and practices.
  • Familiar with project schedules and timelines relevant to various facility types.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiar with estimating software.
  • Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards in a professional environment.
  • Excellent analytical skills with high precision for detailed work.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe workplace within an IIF culture.
  • Prepare bids and budgets; analyze construction documents and project requirements thoroughly.
  • Monitor field production to gather accurate pricing data and quantify take-offs for bids.
  • Review plans and specs to assemble and verify general conditions costs.
  • Prepare comprehensive bid day documents including owner bid materials and timelines.
  • Facilitate subcontractor and vendor bids and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Lead collaborative team processes and attend pre-construction proposals.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent and Medical Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Tuition Assistance Program for ongoing education
  • Employee Referral Bonus for successful hires.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Adolfson & Peterson is looking for an estimator to join our Gulf States region team in the Dallas, TX office (University Park area).

The candidate will be responsible for providing detailed conceptual estimates from pre-construction schematic and design documents and detailed construction estimates from construction plans and specifications. Project scopes are generally less than $50 million or for designated components on large, complex projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
  • Prepare bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements for projects assigned.
    • Monitor field production to establish data base pricing. Quantify bid take-offs.
    • Complete pricing and quantify take-offs for scopes of work and assigned bids. Review pricing and take-offs prior to pre-bids. Set up bid spreadsheets.
    • Review plans and specs. Assemble accurate general conditions costs.
    • Prepare documents for bid day including owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, schedules, timeframes, etc.
    • Create and organize scope comparisons of subcontractor and vendor bids.
    • Prepare back-up documentation.
    • Participate in the buyout process.
  • Provide technical guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing.
    • Review plans and specs. Understand and apply constructability of project to the estimate format and costing. Discuss and establish bid strategies, concerns, and advantages.
    • Collaborate with Senior Estimators to set goals in assigned area for percentage of award, accuracy of takeoffs, completeness of scopes, coverage, etc.
    • Identify and recommend functional procedure and policy changes.
    • Make recommendations about the selection of subcontractors upon notice of award.
  • Build subcontractor and supplier relationships; facilitate bids and presentations.
    • Establish work scopes for subcontractors. Define major or priority subcontractors and suppliers.
    • Monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors. Develop existing subcontractor relationships.
    • Solicit suppliers for bids.
  • Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants.
    • Attend pre-construction proposals.
    • Provide team leadership for assigned project bid closings.
    • Correspond with design teams and engineers during the bid process.
    • Attend and participate in industry and subcontractor events.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  • History of experience and proven results including:
    • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field required and 4+ years of related experience or completion of an Associates degree and 5+ years of related experience.
    • Proficient in detailed estimate organization and take-off including being well versed in conceptual estimating/schematic estimating.
    • General understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field.
    • Strong familiarity with project schedules and durations for various types of facilities.
    • Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Excel and familiarity with estimating software.
  • Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
  • Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.
  • Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.


Estimated Pay:
$78,000.00 - $124,000.00

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus

About Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is a construction company that provides general contracting, design-build, and construction management services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adolfson & Peterson has over 800 employees and works with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial. The company has completed over 9,000 projects since its founding, and has received numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Size
800 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1946
* Ladders Estimates

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