What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Estimator (North Texas) - Austin Commercial position at Austin External?
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Senior Estimator for our North Texas Division We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Responsibilities:
- Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
- Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
- Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
- Develops bid lists and invites subcontractors and suppliers to submit bids
- Attends design meetings with owner and architect to understand scope and requirements of project
- Understand the entire project scope and accurately account for missing/upcoming design refinements
- Works with subcontractors, designers, and owners to identify cost savings/value engineering when costs exceed owner's construction budget
- Reads RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
- Obtain and review proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
- Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
- Review and correct the work of other estimators working on the project
- Strengthen relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
- Experience bidding/estimating MEP Scopes for large commercial construction projects
Requirements:
• Generally, requires 5 to 9 years of estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work as well as conceptual estimating
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
• Advanced knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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