Estimator - Commercial Construction Mep Experience

This position will start in February. Remote if outside of the Dallas area. Hybrid if near Dallas, TX.

Must have Commercial Construction experience, Restaurant and Retail with C-stores is a plus!

(Residential and/or roofing only will not be considered)

Title of Job: Estimator

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Construction

Summary of Position: The Estimator is responsible for estimating construction jobs such as tenant improvements, remodels, and renovations. The Estimator may also source materials and other needed resources (such as subcontractors or equipment) for projects to ensure the lowest acquisition cost possible.

Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

· Estimating from blue prints

· Providing written proposals

· Effective communication with customer and team members to ensure complete understanding of project scope

· Evaluating pre-existing site conditions through on-site visits with Customer and/or subcontractors in order to provide a correct bid

· Negotiating pricing with suppliers, subcontractors, and sellers

· Gather thorough estimates from all parties including subcontractors, project material quantities, owner-approved items, and labor

· Interpreting and reviewing subcontractor quotes for comprehensiveness

· Utilizing software package to put in quote estimates

· Evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate best pricing as well as volume discounts

· Assist with the ordering of materials by issuing purchase orders and scheduling deliveries

· Assist with valuing and formation of change orders

· Acquire specs and cut sheets for plumbing fixtures, tile, cabinets, appliances, etc. as selected by Customer and identify those items with long lead times.

· Identify budget shortfalls/windfalls via project autopsies and improve estimating process and database accordingly

· Assisting when a project is in progress to resolve pricing, entries, and logic inquiries

· Maintain cost database/pricing updates in estimating software package and evaluate systems to streamline estimating process

· Coordinating sub-contractors as needed

· Facilitate purchasing of needed materials

· Understanding of jobsite protocols specific to project and site

· Assist with permitting as needed

· Ability to recognize problems outside of scope and effectively address with customer or team members

· Maintaining composure when faced with adverse situations and rapidly changing environments

· Ability to manage time and prioritize.

· Maintain accurate records, purchase logs, expense reimbursement forms, and other documentation.

· Update company software systems

· Attend regularly scheduled conference calls.

· Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.

· Performing duties with minimal supervision

· Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to excel at each duty outlined above and have the following knowledge, skills, ability and background. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.

· Knowledge and experience in General Contracting

· Experience reading blue prints

· Proven experience estimating

· Professional demeanor, selling style, and appearance.

· Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.

· Possess proven problem solving solutions for the customer and the company.

· Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals.

· Effective organizational planning, communication, and superior time management.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

· High level of integrity and work ethic

· Computer proficiency in Windows and Microsoft applications.

· Experience with various estimating, project management, and estimating software programs

· Must have reliable transportation.

· Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.

· Office environment and traveling to and from businesses

Physical Demands: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee may be required to:

· While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· The employee is required to use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, tools and computer controls.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

· Move about the work site working around people and equipment.

· Occasionally ascends/descend a ladder or stairs

· Operate tools or equipment.

· Positions self to install or remove equipment, including maneuvering in small spaces

· Frequently communicates with customers and co-workers while performing job tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older

• Must be able to pass a drug test

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Access to reliable transportation to reach customer locations

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Full benefits package includes vacation, health, dental, 401(k) matching potential

This is a list of the major responsibilities, duties, and physical demands required of this position and may not be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.