Zachry Construction Corporation ยท 4 hours ago
Lead Estimator
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expZachry Construction Corporation is dedicated to innovation and teamwork in the construction industry. The Lead Estimator will coordinate a team of estimators, develop bid strategies, and maintain budget control during the estimating and preconstruction phases of projects.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the estimating team through the estimating process
Can develop a green sheet and delegate estimating assignments to the team
Review plans and specifications
Evaluate and prepare self-perform and subcontract cost estimates of assigned discipline items
Develop thorough, timely, and accurate estimates
Visit the project to understand site conditions/restrictions
Assure the teams' take-offs are accurate
Review and incorporate historical data from subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures
Coordinate with subcontractors about the prospective project
Create an estimate in Hard Dollar and verify all costs are in the correct pay items
Work on a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing Primavera P6
Work with the team to close the estimate
Cross-train Estimators and Senior Estimators in other disciplines, and prepare them for advancement and fieldwork
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience as an estimator working in all aspects of heavy/highway construction projects (Structures, Bridges, Underground, Earthwork, and Concrete Paving) on projects $50M+
Experience leading an estimating team
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline
Previous field operations experience
Experience collaborating with owners, contractors, and other project team members to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
Hard Dollar and Primavera P6 experience
Additional working knowledge preferred but not required: Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, HCSS (Heavy Bid), and Terra Model
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Company
Zachry Construction Corporation
A reputation built on quality, integrity and responsibility.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Juan Gilberto Fernandez Rodriguez
Project Engineer (Joint Venture Partner)
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