Estimator

Quanta Services

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Accounting, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute
  • 5+ years in project controls for multi-year design and construction projects
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
  • Strong problem evaluation and solving skills
  • Comprehensive understanding of project design processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive project cost estimates
  • Determine contractor and labor requirements for projects
  • Maintain and update cost databases effectively
  • Prepare and submit accurate bids
  • Create detailed spreadsheets for tracking customer data
  • Generate analytical reports highlighting trends and predictions
  • Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and implement data strategies
  • Support procurement and project development in local bidding efforts

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discount Program
Full Job Description
About this Role

The Estimator is responsible for the overall planning and coordinating efforts to produce comprehensive project cost estimates. The Project Estimator will determine contractor and labor needs, calculate job profitability, prepare and submit bids, and maintain cost databases. This onsite position will be in Overland Park, KS or Houston, TX.

What You'll Do

  • Create spreadsheets to track important customer information and estimates
  • Transfer data from hard copy to a digital database
  • Update customer information in a database
  • Organize existing data in a spreadsheet
  • Verify outdated data and make any necessary changes to records
  • Preparing reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data
  • Working with programmers, engineers, and management heads to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data strategies
  • Preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders to understand the data-analysis steps, enabling them to take important decisions based on various facts and trends
  • Works with procurement, scheduling, and project development teams to coordinate local bidding efforts
  • Performs any other duties assigned
  • Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures
  • Perform special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
  • 5+ years of project controls experience with multi-year design and construction projects
  • Self-starter with the ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
  • Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
  • Understanding of the project design process for projects
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)


What You'll Get

  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discount Program


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