Estimator
Swinerton · Austin, TX · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.
Responsibilities
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
- Coordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks
- Determine labor and construction equipment costs
- Prepare conceptual estimates
- Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
- Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
- Compare competitive trade bids
- Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager
- Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
- Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors
- Participate in bid compilation on bid day
- Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
- Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)
- Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
- Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience
- Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)
- Drafting and computer skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Individual stock ownership
- Paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- Employee assistance program
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
- Basic term life insurance and AD&D
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short and long term disability
- Financial wellness coaching
- Educational assistance
- Care.com membership
- ClassPass fitness membership
- DashPass delivery membership
- Voluntary benefits: additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options