What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator II - Houston position at H-E-B?
As an Estimator II, you will contribute to the success of H-E-B construction projects by compiling Order of Magnitude as well as Detail cost estimates that support H-E-B’s New Store Capital Investment Program.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... training / mentoring skills?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to explain complex financial data so it's understandable and actionable?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... innovative ways to use analytics?
Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... training / mentoring skills?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to explain complex financial data so it's understandable and actionable?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... innovative ways to use analytics?
Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Compiles cost requests associated with new stores
- Assists the H-E-B Construction Project Leader in validating bid costs in the scope of work
- In collaboration with Design and Construction, identify and evaluate value engineering opportunities to reduce cost without compromising quality
- Establishes and maintains a high level of accuracy and consistency in all estimating projects
- Develops order of magnitude budget estimates and assemblies from preliminary conceptual design (Schematic Design) and semi-detailed budget estimates from Design Development information
- Performs cost analysis comparisons and studies current and historical information to track costs and industry trends
- Supports the Bold Promise in all dealings with partners, customers, and vendors
- Effectively communicates with a variety of individuals within the Design Construction and Planning and Analysis teams
- Takes assignments from Sr. Estimators as requested
- Maintain historical cost database
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 4 yrs experience in construction related estimating
- Extensive working knowledge of industry standard retail construction means and methods
