About the Role: We're looking for a skilled Construction Cost Estimator to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you'll develop cost estimates for a variety of construction projects, support project managers in evaluating bids and change proposals, and maintain a cost database to improve future planning. If you're detail-oriented, experienced in construction cost estimation, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do:
Create conceptual estimates using preliminary design documents.
Review contractor bids, change proposals, and value engineering solutions.
Maintain a cost database to track historical project data and identify vendors.
Assist in preparing bid packages and scoping contractor proposals.
Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and local authorities to align budgets, schedules, and project goals.
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
5+ years of management experience, with at least 3 years in construction supervision.
Hands-on experience with cost estimation for new builds, renovations, and infrastructure.
Proficiency in RS Means, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), and financial systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have: Experience with Procore, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Salary
$100,000–$125,000 Per Year
Skills
Bid Packagesunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Construction Estimatesunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Database Administrationunmatched
Design Documentunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Projectunmatched
Microsoft Visiounmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Value Engineeringunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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