Construction Project Estimator

The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, we employ driven professionals dedicated to keeping construction projects on time and within budget.Aegis provides all new employees with the training, opportunities, and tools to be the top project controls professionals in the industry. Experienced construction professionals contribute their unique experience and ideas to strengthen our organization. Employees new to the industry learn the “Aegis way” and earn the opportunity to become trusted senior staff.With over two decades of experience solving the industry's toughest challenges, our regional offices throughout the United States and Europe enable our team members to work on projects anywhere in the world.About the RoleAegis seeks an experienced project estimator with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) estimating experience to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual will be a member of the onsite cost and change management team and is responsible for reviewing RFI’s, owner change directives, and field directives, including providing cradle-to-grave ownership of all cost impacts. This includes everything from preparing rough orders of magnitude (ROM) for owner discussion and contractor change order request tracking, review, and negotiation, to preparing detailed change orders for owner review and processing contractor change orders.General responsibilities include:Performs accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail, and coding for some CSI division systems for all levels of project change documents.Provides information to senior estimators and change managers to develop accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions associated with change order initiating events.Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.Obtains clarification on change documents from architects and engineers when necessary.Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.Performs technical/plan review when required.Considers and understands problems, then identifies appropriate solutions.Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.Extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g., MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, іSqFt, etc.).RequirementsBachelor of Science degree in construction management or engineering, and at least 5 years years of related work experience.Ability to use estimating software (like MC2), bid management, online plan rooms, database applications, and the Microsoft SuiteProficient with computer software programs used in pre-construction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g., MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, іSqFt, etc.).Knowledgeable in the majority or all of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and the costs of these systems.Preferred skillsMission-critical/data center experience preferred.Local qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Benefits and PerksHealthcare, dental, and vision insurance401(k) + employer matchLife and AD&D coverage 100% employer-paidVoluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insuranceLife Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off + 10 paid holidaysWellness ProgramSquishy rhinosTeam eventsThe pay range for this role is:95,000 - 130,000 USD per year (Dallas, TX) #J-18808-Ljbffr