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Estimator

Harper Brothers Construction, LLC
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/7/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2025

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Harper Brothers Construction is a full-service civil construction company specializing in large site infrastructure, underground, and road work. We are currently seeking an Estimator to join our Dallas team. Working under minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for a variety of construction projects. This position is required to closely interact with Engineers, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers to assure the timely and accurate submission of each project estimate.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Attend pre-bid meetings or site visits to determine project parameters and verify existing conditions.
  • Read and analyze bid plans, technical documents, and specification to determine the full scope of work and bid requirements.
  • Performs the quantity take-off reports, presentations and pricing effort for internal reviews and budgets. Maintains a digital record of those take-offs on Company devices.
  • Collect and analyze data to estimate the time, money, materials, equipment, subcontracted, and labor required to complete the project.
  • Prepare and complete cost estimates in Heavy Bid
  • Obtain material and subcontract quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
  • Manage vendor and subcontractor quote comparisons and present to team for review.
  • Manage comparisons between self-perform estimates and subcontractor quotes and present to team for review.
  • Build good relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Update and maintain HBC’s vendor and subcontractor database.
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors on estimates.
  • Prepare final bid proposal and proposal or technical documents with estimating team.
  • Develop preliminary project plan and schedule with other team members.
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs, Bluebeam, Adobe, HCSS (Heavy Bid).
  • Additional working knowledge preferred but not required on AutoCAD, Agtek, MicroStation.
  • Demonstrates independent thinking and initiative on a consistent and regular basis.
  • This position is office-based working during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

The duties described above are not inclusive. Additional duties may be permanently assigned or required from time to time due to the need to respond to customer needs and remain competitive in the marketplace.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in estimating Heavy Highway Construction with emphasis on bridge, concrete paving, and underground utilities in excess of $50 million
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working with HCSS, Agtek and other takeoff software such as Bluebeam or plan swift
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Construction estimating: 8 years (Preferred)
  • Viewpoint: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50

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