What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Estimator Commercial Construction position at Foursquare Commercial?
Foursquare Commercial is an Austin based general contractor. Our vision and mission have proven powerful for over 20 years. Our leadership is dedicated to the personal transformation and opportunities for all our team members.
Work Experience Required : 5 years Commercial Construction Estimating
Required Skills : Microsoft Office; Take-off and Estimating Software Experience
Preferred Skills : Procore; Bluebeam; etc.
Education : College Degree preferred
Results Statement : Assist managing director and Pre-Con sales team with pre-construction pursuit through accurate & thorough take-offs and budgets. Initiates pre-construction activities for new job starts. Maintains FSC Construction Specifications, and job cost data.
Work Listing :
- Estimate and cost all plans. Compile accurate quantity takeoffs. Establish budgets for all construction. Help identify cost-saving techniques, materials, and procedures.
- Produce bid analysis sheets, from templates, to perform cost comparisons between trade contractors / suppliers and to develop a complete scope of work.
- Monitor plan updates during design. Estimate prices of all changes and provide written descriptions of change orders.
- Facilitate plan distribution to insure suppliers and trade contractors are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information.
- Solid background in BIM software utilization such as Revit.
- Research material options, trade contractors, and job cost variances. Monitor and communicate any hard-cost changes due to cost increases and quantity changes to Foursquare Team members.
- Maintain relationships with quality, reliable trade contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Support preparation of bid packages. Troubleshoot problems with trade contractors and suppliers.
- Interface with architect, interior designer, project managers, and engineering consultants on product development.
- Support the creation of job specific Construction Specifications package for new jobs and a general FSC Base Specification package.
- Initiates pre-construction permitting process using provided checklist and templates(ie. City of Austin Demo, Building, Pool, and Retaining wall permits). Coordinate gas, electricity, and water turn-offs pre-demolition. Files for TAPS and water meter upgrades. Orders septic reports, fire flow testing, and meter pressure testing to anticipate budgetary items such as Fire Sprinkler system or Septic design / redesign.
- Assist Project Managers to issue thorough, accurate purchase orders and work orders.
Position Specific Standards :
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year based on experience.
Supplemental Pay :
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Ability to commute / relocate :
Job Type : Full-time
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000