Construction Estimator

Overview: Our client, an award-winning high-end design and build custom home builder, is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their purchasing and estimation team on a full-time, permanent basis, supporting their growing pipeline of custom home projects.

Duties:

• Complete accurate quantity take-offs using Blue Beam Software. Quantity take-offs are then organized, totaled, and compiled into a spreadsheet for input into the Master Schedule of Values Spreadsheet.
• Assist the Estimating Manager with the development and maintenance of Standard Scopes of Work for all the Major Trade Contractors.
• Enter all Project Budgets into the BuilderTrend system for Cost Control. Budgets must balance with the Schedule of Values.
• Enter Requests for Bid and Purchase Orders into the system for the Estimating Manager.
• Read and double check all Bid Documents and Purchase Orders to Vendors and Trade Contractors for accuracy.
• Assist with the securing and recording of all General Liability Certificates from the active Trade Contractors and Vendors.
• Check and enter Change Orders for the Estimating / Purchasing Manager into the system.
• Assist Bookkeeping with problem billings that deviate from the Purchase Order.
• Maintain relevant contact information in the BuilderTrend system for all active Trade Contractors and Vendors.
• Perform various clerical tasks for the Purchasing and Estimating Department.

Requirements

• 4-year degree from a college or university
• Prior Estimation and purchasing experience
• Large high end residential project experience
• Experience using Bluebeam is a plus
• Live within a commutable distance of Austin, TX

Benefits

• Salary: $90k-$105k
• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision.
• Company Matching 401K.
• Growth opportunities
• Further benefits to be discussed

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree