Construction Project Estimator

Leading commercial construction products company in Houston, TX is looking to add a Project Estimator to the growing team. This role is responsible for supporting the Estimating team by performing estimating responsibilities like scope analysis, pricing strategy, business development, bid follow ups, and selling work. This is a full-time position and offers a career path with a well-established company.

location: HOUSTON, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $70,000 - 90,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School

responsibilities:

• Develops relationships with new customers and maintain relationships with existing customers by attending various business development activities.
  
  
• Works in preconstruction/budgeting phases, as well as bidding new projects. This requires quantity take-offs, solicitation of vendor pricing, assessment of project specific risk/requirements, and evaluating appropriate material, equipment, and labor resources.
  
  
• Works in conjunction with Estimating Team and Vice President of Sales to determine appropriate bid opportunities.
  
  
• Works in conjunction with Architectural Sales Consultants to gain specifications approval of exclusive products on upcoming bid work.
  
  
• Drafts bid proposals for customers that accurately outline, scopes of work, qualifications, exclusions, costs and anticipated time frames for materials and installation.
  
  
• Aggressively follows up on bid projects with the intent of closing scope packages at targeted margins.
  
  
• Sells as many of the company's product lines as possible on each project.
  
  
• Reviews contracts for scope of work, pricing, insurance limits, special project requirements, bonds, retainage, and sales tax accuracy.
  
  
• Provides complete and accurate information for project setup, including construction drawings, detailed schedule of values, takeoffs, vendor quotes, special enrollments/requirements
  
  
• Prices change orders on existing contracts when necessary.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Proficiency in reading and understanding architectural plans and specification.
  
  
• Previous commercial construction experience preferred.
  
  
• Knowledge of ADA and Building Code is a plus.
  
  
• Prior technical knowledge of building specialty products is a plus.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Detail oriented and organizational skills
  
  
• Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office Suite and CRMs.
  
  
• Dependable, energetic, and self-motivated.
  
  
• Team Player- must be capable and willing to support the team in all areas as needed.
  
  
• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
  
  
• Needs analytical and critical thinking skills with an ability to learn and develop technical knowledge of all company products is critical

Benefits:

Medical benefits

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Entry Level
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Education: High School (required)

skills:

Project Management

Construction (2 years of experience is preferred)

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.