Real Estate Construction Estimator

Responsibilities:

Real Estate Estimators generate construction estimates and budgets , to provide a clear understanding of cost for feasibility and decision-making purposes.

As a Real Estate Construction Estimator I or II, you will prepare construction estimates and budgets to make essential Corporate planning decisions.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... training / mentoring skills?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to explain complex financial data so it's understandable and actionable?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... innovative ways to use analytics?

We are looking for:
- a related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 2+ years commercial general contractor estimating, preferably in grocery and/or retail  
- Detail oriented, with the ability to interpret drawings, construction plans and specifications

- Experience in new store commercial construction estimating, preferably in retail and grocery sectors

- Strong collaborator across cross functional departments


What is the work?
Role Functions:
- Responsible for various financial functions such as estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis

Performing Value Engineering exercises

- Discovers and drives new ways of using information to impact business decisions and results
- Provides complex analysis and recommendations  to drive efficiencies
Training / Mentoring:
- Trains, mentors, and transfers knowledge to fellow team members




Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Real Estate Estimator
- Excellent analytical and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in one-on-one / group situations, with the ability to effectively work within all levels of the organization
- Excellent verbal / written skills
- Advanced facilitation and project management skills
- Advanced PC Skills
- Ability to work complex issues with senior management using highly-developed influencing skills
- Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation
- Ability to produce work that impacts management decisions and business results
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little supervision
- Self-directed; motivated to get results independently
- Strong attention to detail

Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays
- Sit for extended periods of time
- Work extended hours