Estimator - Dallas Texas
Estimator - Dallas Texas
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Job Description
The Estimator will play a pivotal role in budget development / submission detailed and comprehensive quality takeoffs accurate cost evaluation subcontractor and supplier bid solicitation coordination with the design team on construction methodology qualifying bids and scope and executing contracts. The Estimator will coordinate with other management and senior level positions within the company to share information and ensure a streamlined process. The Estimator will work hand in hand with Estimating Team to achieve department / company goals and shall report to the Director of Preconstruction.
Functions of Position
The Estimator will assist in LGEs goals strategies and preconstruction services in a manner above reproach. The position requires client relations subcontractor / vendor relations time management efficiency and fundamental estimating. The position requires significant experience in processes and procedures that produce accurate results. Tasks and duties to include but not limited to:
- Review and collaborate at various phases of construction documents to ensure constructability spec accuracy detail accuracy and budget efficiency
- Prepare properly qualified and clarified conceptual budgets based on minimal
- Identify and appropriately mitigate risks during preconstruction
- Determine project scope and create a project bid list for Preconstruction Coordinator
- Actively build subcontractor / supplier database and drive relationship building to ensure the best pricing
- Manage the effective standardization organization preparation and proper submission of preconstruction solicitations qualification of submissions company information and correspondence associated to this role both internally and externally
- Perform and/or manage the project qualification solicitation quantity takeoff scoping clarifying and pricing effort for preconstruction projects resulting in a wellorganized professional correspondence and reports
- Ensure the flow of preconstruction information internally and externally is maintained and documented
- Coordinate with construction to determine project subcontractors by analyzing pricing recent performance and current workload
- Perform duties as required to enhance all aspects of the Preconstruction Department and serve in a key role to support the vision mission and core values of the company
- Pursue potential Request for Proposal or Invitation to Bids and coordinate with Management to determine if the project is desired
- Perform turnkey estimating duties from time of projects introduction to the company (Phased Development Agreement) to the beginning of construction including the following:
- Organize update submit prequalification data as required
- Issue exclusions clarifications requests for information addenda and scope of work clarifications internally and externally
- List comprehensive estimate with detailed line items appropriate for the scope
- Coordinate and facilitate job walks as required for subcontractors
- Solicit accurate pricing from qualified subcontractors vendors or suppliers to ensure adequate and competitive pricing
- Drive meeting with construction to prepare for a successful handoff of the
- Work with construction to address cost or scope issues and develop solutions to close issue in a timely manner
- Submit proposal in a professional manner and in a timeframe and format required. Include scope of work clarifications value engineering recommendations and modifications from original proposal budgets to finalized numbers
Required Attributes
- MOST important is TEAM spirit! Ability to multitask; selfmotivated organized communicates
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or equivalent work experience.
- Possess at least five years of experience with a general contractor with at least three years of service dedicated to
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment that is fast paced. Be proficient and able to implement and train others on computer software programs used for preconstruction with particular emphasis on excel onscreen takeoff and PCMX. Possess strong mathematical and computer
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities. Must be able to meet deadlines and provide a professional level of communication.
- LGEs Estimator will work closely with the Estimating Team and reports directly to the Director of Preconstruction
- Weekly meetings with the Estimator and Preconstruction Coordinator are required. Weekly updates to the estimating tracker are required
Evaluation
Annual review by the Director of Preconstruction to include peer input. Review will be based on interactions and engagement with the TEAM evidence of how you demonstrate company values ability to manage workload and competency in the of your duties. A positive attitude interactions with clients and team spirit will have a lot to do with the overall review.
Equal Employment Opportunity
LGE Design Build provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the Team.
Employment Type
Full-Time
