What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at SATTERFIELD & PONTIKES CONSTRUCTION, INC?
Due to growth Satterfield and Pontikes Construction is adding an Estimator or Senior Estimator to our Houston team. As a Estimator/Senior Estimator you will play a strategic role in our company’s success. You will focus on bidding commercial projects all across TX in the $20-500 mil range either independently or as a team. Our company is in growth mode so not only do we offer stability but over the next several years there is going to be a ton of opportunity for advancement.
For more information call Lance Easterby at 832-919-3139. You can reach Lance between 7 am and 7 pm Monday-Friday or Saturdays between 11 am and 2 pm.
Requirements:
- 3 years of experience as an Estimator with a commercial general contractor.
- Experience estimating projects between $20-500 mil.
The role you will play:
- Work as lead estimator on individual projects including takeoffs, sub-solicitations, pricing, bid summaries, GC’s and final bid day preparations
- Prepare conventional bids and conceptual estimates to owners as assigned
- Review quantities, production rates, material quotes and totals for pricing prior to bid day and on bid day
- Responsible for review of project bid’s accuracy and communication of construction techniques and strategies used in bid preparation on successful bids with Project Management prior to project commencement
- Review bid requirements thoroughly; prepare subcontractor bid packages
- Ensure that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
- Complete postmortem review of bid projects
- Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner
- Assist in receiving and evaluating subcontractor and major material quotations prior to bid day and on bid day
- Prepare and make estimate transfer to budget
- Oversee and assist Project Management with the preparation of significant project change estimates including change orders and construction claims
- Contribute to and maintain Sub/Vendor database
- Develop and maintain cost history on different types of projects
- Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors
- Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
- Perform comprehensive bid day analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
- Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
- Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern
- Regular office attendance required
- Other duties as assigned
Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.
