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 construction scheduling skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Senior Estimator II for our Southeast Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake 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!
Prepares budgets, estimates, and bid packages for a variety of construction projects involving both competitive bid and negotiated type work. Manages multiple projects concurrently.
Responsibilities:
- Completes Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
- Prepares detailed deliverables and presents information from a knowledgeable standpoint
- Assembles accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
- Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
- Develops bid lists and invites subcontractors and suppliers to submit bids
- Regularly attends design meetings with owner and architect as Austin's estimating professional
- Understands the entire project scope and accurately accounts for missing/upcoming design refinements
- Works with subcontractors, designers, and owners to identify cost savings/value engineering when costs exceed owner's construction budget
- Reads RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
- Obtains and reviews proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
- Responsible for reviewing, correcting, and assembling the work of all others working on the project
- Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
- Enhances relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
- Creates detailed indirect and direct general condition estimates
Requirements:
- Generally, requires 10 or more years of estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work as well as conceptual estimating
- BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge and specific expertise with construction materials, means, and methods
- Complete knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials
- General knowledge of scheduling and logistical approaches to aid in accurate estimates
- Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
- Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Familiar with team-based delivery and exhibits ability to lead a group of individuals to a common result
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 (https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned).
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!
No Agency Inquiries Please
Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
