Estimator

About the role

CORE is looking for a results-oriented Estimator to join our CORE Texas team in our Frisco office. This position focuses on providing professional preconstruction and virtual construction services for Commercial, K12, Higher Education, Healthcare and Municipal projects ranging from $100K-$300M in construction costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preconstruction services, including estimating, scheduling, value engineering, risk management, bid solicitation and subcontractor outreach/procurement on multiple large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, preconstruction team members and the Operations team.
• Aid in the development and organization of document control, tracking and distribution of construction documents and assist with meeting minutes for clients and trade partners.
• Create quantity takeoffs, identify unique features of work, develop general conditions of a project, and research historical cost data.
• Assist in creating options studies, value engineering, bid solicitation, project scheduling and help delineate and assign scopes of work.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as part of a preconstruction or construction operations team.
• Relevant work experience/internship working for a commercial construction, engineering or architecture company.
• A professional degree in construction management, architecture or a related field (mechanical or civil engineering, construction tech, interior design, business administration) is preferred.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week.
• Ability to review and understand drawings and specifications as well as constructability.
• Basic understanding of construction project sequencing and scheduling.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with relevant construction industry technology and applications, including Microsoft Office, ConstructConnect, Assemble, Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Sketchup, Bluebeam, Procore and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in a small projects division / Job Order Contracting.
• Understanding of CMAR, CSP and/or Design/Build delivery methods.

Expectations

• Attention to detail, excellent communication (written and verbal), strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interact as part of a team.
• Work well in a team environment and be committed to client service.

CORE is a drug-free workplace and an equal employment opportunity company. To learn more about CORE, our culture, history and portfolio of work and services, please visit www.coreconstruction.com.