Construction Estimator

1 month ago

Plano, United States Cerris Builders Full time

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At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

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Nature of Work

Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested
  • Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
  • Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
  • Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments
  • Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting
  • Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners
  • Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
  • Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information
  • Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned
  • Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
  • Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
  • Utilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions
  • Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities
  • Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
  • Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

  • Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to cost estimates
  • Participates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFPs and RFQs


Qualifications

  • Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment
  • Knowledge of general construction practices and principles
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
  • Ability to analyze and collect cost data
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of estimating and CRM software


Education

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.


Experience

  • 3 – 5 years or more of related work experience preferred
  • May have supervisory responsibilities

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