Vaughn Construction
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Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work. About Us
Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.
Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.
OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.
Position Overview
Our estimators verify material quantities, prepare detailed cost estimates and conceptual estimates for new projects, develop competitive bids for new work, provide input on qualifications and assumptions and cost reduction ideas, assess market conditions with regard to labor and material availability, and build solid relationships with trade contractors to facilitate optimum bidding of projects. Estimators work in a team environment and live Vaughn’s core values.
Duties/Responsibilities
Understands and manages estimating processes relative to the different delivery methods (hard bid/CSP, CMAR, design-build). Reviews the construction documents to understand the scope of work. Quantifies and prices project components/scopes using On-Screen Takeoff, MC2 ICE, and CostOS software platforms. Understands and effectively uses the current cost catalog. Researches cost of new items of work or new materials and reports findings for catalog update. Documents questions to be clarified by the design team prior to bidding. Prepares for, and effectively participates in, internal page flips and estimate reviews. Assists in final production of bids, proposals, or milestone preconstruction deliverables. Coordinates with their operations teammates to resolve cost issues related to scheduling, constructability, and general conditions/requirements. Tracks actual costs on ongoing jobs. Maintains and fosters good subcontractor relationships. Ensures good subcontractor participation for all scopes for which they are responsible, before bid day. Obtains pricing from subcontractors and vendors, and effectively communicates with them to ensure scope coverage and estimate accuracy. Contributes to subcontractor minority participation goal achievement. Actively participates and demonstrates leadership in weekly team meetings. Trains/mentors those in junior position(s). Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy. Understands OCIP/CCIP insurance requirements. Understands sales tax requirements.
Education and Training
Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field or minimum three years of equivalent experience. Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects with a commercial general contractor preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and deadlines Demonstrates an eagerness to learn. Thrives on new challenges. Team player. Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables with changing deadlines. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and On-Screen Takeoff. Proficient with MC2 Ice and/or CostOS.
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Vaughn Construction Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Us
Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work. About Us
Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.
Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.
OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.
Position Overview
Our estimators verify material quantities, prepare detailed cost estimates and conceptual estimates for new projects, develop competitive bids for new work, provide input on qualifications and assumptions and cost reduction ideas, assess market conditions with regard to labor and material availability, and build solid relationships with trade contractors to facilitate optimum bidding of projects. Estimators work in a team environment and live Vaughn’s core values.
Duties/Responsibilities
Understands and manages estimating processes relative to the different delivery methods (hard bid/CSP, CMAR, design-build). Reviews the construction documents to understand the scope of work. Quantifies and prices project components/scopes using On-Screen Takeoff, MC2 ICE, and CostOS software platforms. Understands and effectively uses the current cost catalog. Researches cost of new items of work or new materials and reports findings for catalog update. Documents questions to be clarified by the design team prior to bidding. Prepares for, and effectively participates in, internal page flips and estimate reviews. Assists in final production of bids, proposals, or milestone preconstruction deliverables. Coordinates with their operations teammates to resolve cost issues related to scheduling, constructability, and general conditions/requirements. Tracks actual costs on ongoing jobs. Maintains and fosters good subcontractor relationships. Ensures good subcontractor participation for all scopes for which they are responsible, before bid day. Obtains pricing from subcontractors and vendors, and effectively communicates with them to ensure scope coverage and estimate accuracy. Contributes to subcontractor minority participation goal achievement. Actively participates and demonstrates leadership in weekly team meetings. Trains/mentors those in junior position(s). Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy. Understands OCIP/CCIP insurance requirements. Understands sales tax requirements.
Education and Training
Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field or minimum three years of equivalent experience. Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects with a commercial general contractor preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and deadlines Demonstrates an eagerness to learn. Thrives on new challenges. Team player. Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables with changing deadlines. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and On-Screen Takeoff. Proficient with MC2 Ice and/or CostOS.
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vaughn Construction by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Estimator” roles.
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