Estimator

Description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE HOUSTON, TX AREA.  NO REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE

Megatel Homes is a premier residential construction company that builds high-quality, innovative homes.  We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and craftsmanship in every project.  We are looking for an experienced estimator to join our Houston team, bringing precision, knowledge, and strategic insight to our estimating processes.

The estimator will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our residential projects by accurately projecting costs and managing budgets.  This position requires expertise in estimating techniques, a through understanding of the construction industry, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and subcontractors to maintain cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Construction Administration Support and Documentation

• Responsible for thorough document checking and reviewing the project specifications to ensure that they do not conflict with the Construction Documents.
• Coordinates work with other disciplines, including outside consultants as applicable. Performs interdisciplinary coordination check to minimize deficiencies, errors and omissions in drawings and specifications.
• Contributes to the oversight of Construction Document development for compliance with office standards, applicable codes, and accuracy.
• Coordinates the review of shop drawings and submittal data for compliance with Construction Documents.
• Serves as field interface with design and technical team during construction.
• Advises and assists Construction Project Managers, Superintendents and Subcontractors in the interpretation and clarification of the Construction Documents.
• Participates in construction by monitoring compliance with design intent, Construction Documents and Specifications. Prepares Field Reports and Punch Lists
• Provides applicable solutions to field problems, responds to RFIs, and prepares Addenda.
• Leads technical team in archiving of record drawings and specifications.
• Assists with project closeout and documents lessons learned. Participates in post-construction review process.

Planning, Scheduling and Profitability

• Monitors and informs team assigned to project of workload status.
• Participates in project strategy meetings.
• Creates disciplined work plan for Construction Administration Phase for assigned projects.
• Prepares man-hour estimate for assigned projects.
• Assists in monitoring costs of discipline-related outside consultants and project budgets

Project Management

• Directs technical efforts of staff assigned to the project during Construction Administration Phase
• Monitors key dates, schedule and work plan while communicating with Principle assigned to project and the client.
• Communicates alternative design decisions when required to in house project team and outside consultant as needed.
• Assists in coordinating information with and monitoring discipline-related outside consultants during the Construction Administration Phase
• Oversee or prepares Meeting Minutes and other forms of communications in coordination of project needs and project team.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5 years experience working as an Estimator.
• 3 years experience as a Junior to Mid-Level Estimator
• 5 years experience in the Multi-Family, Commercial construction environment
• Excellent communication, time management, and documentation skills