Estimating Manager (On-site)
HEPCO, Inc. · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$110k–$135k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and material cost summaries.
- Review project drawings and specifications and maintain accurate estimating documentation.
- Develop and manage scopes of work for all trades.
- Coordinate subcontractor and vendor bid solicitation, pricing, and proposal reviews.
- Incorporate project schedules, logistics, staging, and phasing into estimates.
- Assist with analysis of building components and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Prepare bid-day summaries and general requirements estimates and participate in procurement presentations.
- Collaborate with operations and field teams to identify economical construction methods and improve project profitability.
- Track value engineering opportunities and prepare comprehensive final estimating deliverables.
- Build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal project teams.
- Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to estimating staff.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of estimating experience; 5 or more years of total construction experience preferred.
- Recent experience with a medium-to-large commercial general contractor.
- Experience independently estimating commercial projects valued at $20 million or more.
- Strong background in quantity takeoffs, estimating, and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with construction estimating software, including Bluebeam or PlanSwift and BuildingConnected.
- Knowledge of construction methods, trade scopes, field operations, self-perform work, and labor productivity.
- Familiarity with Lean construction principles.
- Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit, and/or ASE.
- Strong communication, presentation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience mentoring or coaching team members.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Savings Account (HSA), subject to eligibility
- Limited-Purpose FSA, subject to eligibility
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
Pay
Salary: $109,579-$135,000 annually (Depending on experience and qualifications)