Estimator - Dallas, Texas

Position Overview

The Estimator will play a pivotal role in budget development / submission, detailed and comprehensive quality takeoffs, accurate cost evaluation, subcontractor and supplier bid solicitation, coordination with the design team on construction methodology, qualifying bids and scope, and executing contracts. The Estimator will coordinate with other management and senior level positions within the company to share information and ensure a streamlined process. The Estimator will work hand in hand with Estimating Team to achieve department / company goals and shall report to the Director of Preconstruction.

Functions of Position

The Estimator will assist in LGE's goals, strategies, and preconstruction services in a manner above reproach. The position requires client relations, subcontractor / vendor relations, time management, efficiency, and fundamental estimating. The position requires significant experience in processes and procedures that produce accurate results. Tasks and duties to include but not limited to :

• Review and collaborate at various phases of construction documents to ensure constructability, spec accuracy, detail accuracy, and budget efficiency
• Prepare properly qualified and clarified conceptual budgets based on minimal
• Identify and appropriately mitigate risks during preconstruction
• Determine project scope and create a project bid list for Preconstruction Coordinator
• Actively build subcontractor / supplier database and drive relationship building to ensure the best pricing
• Manage the effective standardization, organization, preparation, and proper submission of preconstruction solicitations, qualification of submissions, company information, and correspondence associated to this role both internally and externally
• Perform and / or manage the project qualification, solicitation, quantity takeoff, scoping, clarifying, and pricing effort for preconstruction projects resulting in a well-organized, professional correspondence and reports
• Ensure the flow of preconstruction information internally and externally is maintained and documented
• Coordinate with construction to determine project subcontractors by analyzing pricing, recent performance, and current workload
• Perform duties as required to enhance all aspects of the Preconstruction Department and serve in a key role to support the vision, mission, and core values of the company
• Pursue potential Request for Proposal or Invitation to Bids and coordinate with Management to determine if the project is desired
• Perform turnkey estimating duties from time of project's introduction to the company (Phased Development Agreement) to the beginning of construction, including the following :

Organize, update, submit prequalification data as required

Required Attributes

Evaluation

Annual review by the Director of Preconstruction to include peer input. Review will be based on interactions and engagement with the TEAM, evidence of how you demonstrate company values, ability to manage workload and competency in the execution of your duties. A positive attitude, interactions with clients, and team spirit will have a lot to do with the overall review.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LGE Design Build provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the Team.

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