What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Commercial Construction Assistant Estimator position at Datum Commercial Contracting?
Datum Commercial Contracting is in search of a Senior Estimator to join our team in the Austin Office.
Job Description:
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for managing all aspects of the estimating process, including evaluating risk, preparation of budgets, review, understand and comply with the
RFP, blueprints, specifications and other documents while also maintaining relationships and profitability throughout the estimating process. The Senior Estimator will also be responsible for developing strategies to meet project goals and be able to present cost estimates for internal and external audiences:
Position Responsibilities And Duties
- Able to perform all Estimator responsibilities
- Ground-up, Remodel, Renovation, Build out experience required
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications
- Coordinate subcontract solicitations and job walks
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
- Determine labor and construction equipment costs
- Solicit and communicate with subcontractors through the Bid Process
- Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
- Prepare estimates through all levels of design, i.e., Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents and Permit Documents
- Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Team
- Conduct “Kickoff Meetings” with Operations Team
- Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Must be knowledgeable in Excel spreadsheets and functions
- Familiarity with Construction software (Procore, PlanSwift, ConstructConnect).
Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements
- Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 5 years Estimating experience
- Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, engineering design knowledge and project management/supervision experience desirable)
- Planswift/OST
- Microsoft Suite
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Based on Experience
Benefits:
- Dental / Vision / Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
