Estimator

Adolfson & Peterson is looking for an estimator to join our team in the Dallas, TX office. The candidate will be responsible for providing detailed conceptual estimates from pre-construction schematic and design documents and detailed construction estimates from construction plans and specifications. Project scopes are generally less than $50 million or for designated components on large, complex projects.

Responsibilities:          

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.

• Prepare bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements for projects assigned.

  • Monitor field production to establish data base pricing. Quantify bid take-offs.

  • Complete pricing and quantify take-offs for scopes of work and assigned bids. Review pricing and take-offs prior to pre-bids. Set up bid spreadsheets.

  • Review plans and specs. Assemble accurate general conditions costs.

  • Prepare documents for bid day including owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, schedules, timeframes, etc.

  • Create and organize scope comparisons of subcontractor and vendor bids.

  • Prepare back-up documentation.

  • Participate in the buyout process.

• Provide technical guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing.

  • Review plans and specs. Understand and apply constructability of project to the estimate format and costing. Discuss and establish bid strategies, concerns, and advantages.

  • Collaborate with Senior Estimators to set goals in assigned area for percentage of award, accuracy of takeoffs, completeness of scopes, coverage, etc.

  • Identify and recommend functional procedure and policy changes.

  • Make recommendations about the selection of subcontractors upon notice of award.

• Build subcontractor and supplier relationships; facilitate bids and presentations.

  • Establish work scopes for subcontractors. Define major or priority subcontractors and suppliers.

  • Monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors. Develop existing subcontractor relationships.

  • Solicit suppliers for bids.

• Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants.

  • Attend pre-construction proposals.

  • Provide team leadership for assigned project bid closings.

  • Correspond with design teams and engineers during the bid process.

  • Attend and participate in industry and subcontractor events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• History of experience and proven results including:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field required and 4+ years of related experience or completion of an Associates degree and 5+ years of related experience.

  • Proficient in detailed estimate organization and take-off including being well versed in conceptual estimating/schematic estimating.

  • General understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field.

  • Strong familiarity with project schedules and durations for various types of facilities.

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Excel and familiarity with estimating software.

• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.

• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.

• Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.