5-7 years of construction estimating experience, specifically in roadway and civil construction; vertical construction not applicable.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; relevant education and experience may substitute for degree.
Demonstrated experience in MEP roadway design-build and conceptual budget pricing.
Strong proficiency with estimating software, particularly HeavyBid or similar applications.
Excellent understanding of cost accounting and ability to analyze cost-related data.
Responsibilities
Manage the estimating team to ensure timely and accurate project estimates.
Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for projects, accounting for labor, materials, and overhead.
Lead the preparation of material bills for various departments including Construction and Purchasing.
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather necessary project information.
Review project documents meticulously for accuracy and consistency.
Benefits
Potential for professional development and advancement opportunities within the company.
Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork and communication.
Engagement in a variety of projects, enhancing skill diversity and experience.
Full Job Description
Forth Worth, TX Lead Estimator Core Responsibilities
Team Management: Manage estimating team to track, prepare, and submit complete estimates.
SOP Compliance: Follow company Standard Operating Procedures for Estimating.
Cost Estimating: Develop and prepare complete cost estimates for labor, materials, and OH per project.
Material Bills: Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Construction, Purchasing, and Accounting.
Bid Meetings: Attend pre-bid and pre-con meetings with Construction.
Site Visits: Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed.
Field Takeoffs: Perform field take-offs and evaluations for project estimate preparation.
Document Review: Review project documents for accuracy and consistency.
Handover Docs: Lead development of handover documents for the project team.
Cost Support: Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding cost estimates.
Change Orders: Prepare and submit change orders.
Bid Accuracy: Review final cost of completed projects to evaluate bid accuracy.
Work Location: Essential functions of the position are to be performed primarily in a company-designated office or field location.
RFQs: Develop RFQs from vendors.
Staff Review: Lead the review and evaluation of estimating staff performance.
Bid Scheduling: Coordinate schedule for bid reviews with senior management.
Estimator Coordination: Support a team approach to estimating by coordinating with other company estimators.
Work Location: Essential functions of the position are to be performed primarily in a company-designated office or field location.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills.
Organization: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Leadership: Outstanding team leadership capabilities.
Cost Accounting: Thorough understanding of cost accounting concepts.
Microsoft 365: Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Code Knowledge: Knowledgeable of national, state, and local building codes and technology standards.
Plan Reading: Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, technology, and other plans and specifications, including blueprints, proposals, and other relevant documents.
Traffic Signals: Knowledge of products and methods of installation in traffic signal construction.
Estimating Software: Experience developing estimates with HeavyBid specifically or other similar software such as Accubid, Bluebeam, etc.
Team Player: Team player.
Self-Driven: Self-driven with the ability to stay on task for extended periods of time while working independently either in the office or remotely.
Requirements
Experience: 3 to 5 years of construction estimating experience in Our client, roadway, and civil construction or field work. Vertical construction not applicable.
Design-Build: Experience in MEP roadway design-build and conceptual budget pricing required.
Project Management: Field project management experience preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field; a combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of a degree.
