Turner Construction is an industry-leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. At Turner, you will work with others who share your passion for solving complex challenges and making a real difference. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart.
Turner has been part of the Texas landscape for over 100 years and proudly building in San Antonio since the 1980’s. We have partnered with some of the area’s most respected firms and built an impressive portfolio ranging from minor upgrades to high-end interiors and ground-up constructions – all backed by our commitment to teamwork and integrity. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our people, our customers, and our community of San Antonio.
If you also picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be

Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Communicate bids and scopes of work.

Reports to: Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: In the areas assigned:

• Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
• Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client; and as point of contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing information.
• Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market.
• Develop value analysis study including defining more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
• Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards.
• Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.