What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial position at Austin External?
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and estimating skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Estimator for our Houston TX Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Responsibilities:
• Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
• Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
• Distribution of bid documents
• Develops unit costs
• Advances knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials through available resources
• Understands the project/program and its requirements
• Obtain and review proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Builds relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
Requirements:
• Generally requires 3 to 5 years of estimating experience
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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