Estimator-Houston

Estimator-Houston

Company Name : Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location :

Houston, TX, US, 77048

Req ID : 5747

Travel : Up to 25%

Number of Openings : 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Estimator is responsible to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and / or processes. The Estimator is also expected to follow-up with clients, in an effort to overcome obstacles that could stand in the way of being awarded the contract. For awarded contracts, the Estimator provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Estimator will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner :

Identifies and quantifies construction elements

Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing

Provides initial data for entry into Commence software

Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements

Sends new contracts for “Corporate” review

Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors / suppliers in order to assess vendor / supplier capabilities for specific project

Analyzes and scopes vendors / suppliers to determine best value and project continuity

Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and / or suppliers to commit to best pricing

Completes estimate :

Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements

Creates baseline job durationDetermines what special equipment might be job specific

Applies best value vendors / subs to estimate

Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter and / or qualifications

Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability

Ensures “Standard Conditions” are included in every proposal

Includes proposal language that allows for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete; also attempts to get language that allows for final retentions when 60 days of completion of Baker work

Packages and sends proposal on time; reviews with Operations for productivity / manpower, etc.

Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles in closing the deal

Develops client relationship for current and future jobs

Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market

Provides info to Marketing for commence update after bid

Tracks project until awarded

Contacts Chief Estimator / Estimating Manager when award is made

Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager

Copies pricing, quotes, pertinent proposal information for Project Manager

Prepares rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements

Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager’s invitees

Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors / subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor’s

Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support

Communicates General Contractor’s / owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision

Reviews potential operations alternatives

Prices changes within necessary timeframe

Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Good listening skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume

Must be able to interface with clients and co-workers

Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to factor safety and OSHA requirements into estimates

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability / Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.