Butler-Cohen Design + Build · 10 hours ago
Estimator
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expButler-Cohen Design + Build is seeking an Estimator to coordinate project budgeting and ensure compliance with the scope of work. The role involves preparing accurate estimates, managing subcontractor relationships, and conducting post-bid activities to support the project team.
ConstructionEmailReal EstateService Industry
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed material & labor take-offs/estimates
Solicit material prices from suppliers
Verify unit/system prices with subcontractor and/or previous estimates
Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing
Prepare Bid Invitations
Prepare subcontractor bid packages
Follow up with subcontractors regarding bidding
Create of scope bid packages for the subs
Prepare RFI's
Procure drawings and specifications
Track all correspondence & documents
Confirm completeness of contract document package
Upload documents in BuildingConnected
Create complete Control Estimate
Attend site visits
Confirm local building permit rates
Call the architect the day before the bid and confirm all addenda and supplemental information has been received
Manage the Turn Over Meeting package
Develop a 'Plug' number for your trade using the most up to date information available the night before the bid
Complete the scope of work/pricing spread sheets
Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
Review all pricing and subcontractor information
Attend any review meetings
Review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets
Reviews schedule and constructability issues with project operations staff
Ensures all data placed in the historical database is accurate
Prepare project clarifications and bid assumptions
Prepares and presents budget presentations
Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, and vendors
Qualification
Required
Degree in Business or Construction management or equivalent work experience
7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating
Training in industry standards and procedures
Proven experience as a commercial construction estimator
Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
Comfortable with numbers and technology
Excellent knowledge of software like BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, ProEst, Concentric, and Procore
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Well-organized and reliable
Company
Butler-Cohen Design + Build
Butler-Cohen is a full service commercial construction firm serving the educational, correctional, industrial and commercial markets in Texas and throughout the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase