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Project Estimator - Commercial Construction Austin

Project Estimator - Commercial Construction

Full Time • Austin
Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Company Overview:  
 
At Citadel, we are a rapidly growing, architecturally driven commercial construction company with an ambitious trajectory for continued growth.  Our company thrives in a fast-paced, results driven culture that values excellence, accountability and collaboration.  We possess the skills and expertise to tackle a wide range of commercial projects to support our clients from address to operation.  
 
Job Overview:

The Project Estimator plays a key role in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects. This position reports to the Sr. Estimator and collaborates with our pre-construction, design, and operations teams to ensure each bid reflects Citadel’s high standards for quality, schedule, and profitability. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of construction means and methods, and can confidently communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Prepare detailed and accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates for all phases of commercial construction projects (ground-up, site development, and interiors).
  • Review construction documents and plans and determine which trades, vendors, subcontractors are needed and should be sourced. 
  • Understand and discuss characteristics and attributes of projects to vendors and subcontractors.
  • Be actively involved to find and qualify construction vendors and subcontractors in various markets (i.e. plumbers, electricians, excavation and concrete companies.)\
  • Analyze project plans, specifications, and requirements to identify scope gaps, risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
  • Solicit, review, and scope subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
  • Develop and maintain estimating templates, cost databases, and historical pricing to support consistent bid quality.
  • Send bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors on CDS forms, with relevant information.
  • Follow up with bidders to ensure we receive pricing and/or bids in a timely manner, and our bid date/schedule.
  • Organize and file bids and estimates as received in our file system. 
  • Send out scopes of work for each trade if required. 
  • Qualify bids for completeness and comprehensiveness. 
  • Input line-item cost from bids and estimates into our budget worksheets. 
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and the Pre-Construction team to transition awarded projects smoothly to operations.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, design reviews, and internal estimate reviews.
  • Support budgeting and conceptual estimating during early design phases. 
  • Maintain relationships with key trade partners and promote Citadel’s reputation in the subcontractor’s community. 
Skills & Qualifications:
  •  Excellent attention to detail
  • Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop materials and cost estimates for small to mid-size projects.
  • Ability to analyze construction documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project, and determine which trades are needed.
  • Expertise with spreadsheets and databases.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Exceptional time management skills; highly organized. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in the estimating phase at once, while maintaining accuracy and schedule.
  • Understanding of the construction process on small-medium sized, ground up, commercial projects. 
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors.
  • Managing bids from vendors and contractors. 
  • Demonstrated ability to use bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis and proposals. 
  • Ability to present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders. 
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year




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