What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator 1 position at Cadence McShane Construction Company?
Description
Cadence McShane has a new opportunity in our Austin, TX office for an Estimator to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, analyze data, and estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to construct a building project. The Estimator will help ensure that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and assemble bid proposals, including completing detailed estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors.
- Actively participate in bidding and pre-construction services. Attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents for the estimate.
- Research, negotiate and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts for awarded projects, including obtaining the necessary insurance requirements.
- Participate in pre-job meeting with project management personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
- 0 - 2 years of relevant building construction estimating experience
- Strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact and maintain rapport with subcontractors and vendors, work well in teams, and communicate effectively with operations and business development staff.
- General working proficiency using estimating and takeoff software
- Ability to use or learn construction management software such as Procore, Timberline, Bluebeam, CMiC, PlanGrid, Textura, and Field ID.
- Ability to use the internet and Microsoft Office 365.
About Cadence McShane Construction Company
Celebrating 30 years, Cadence McShane Construction Company is headquartered in Addison, TX, with regional offices in Houston, Austin and San Antonio. The firm provides comprehensive general construction, design/build and construction management services to a variety of markets including the office, industrial, multi-family, senior living, student housing, food and beverage, educational, healthcare, institutional, hospitality, and retail markets. For additional information, visit the firm’s web site at www.cadencemcshane.com.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled
No Agency Inquiries Please
The McShane Companies (McShane Construction Company, Cadence McShane Construction Company, and Conor Commercial Real Estate) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.
