WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
Construction Estimator - Dallas/Irving, TX
WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator for our Las Colinas office. The role involves assessing bid specifications and drawings to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project requirements for successful bids and project acquisition. You will engage with Trade Partners, facilitate prompt follow-ups to secure bids, and collaborate with Project Management to support proposal and budget follow-ups to secure business closures. Close collaboration with the Ops team during the PreCon and buyout stages and effective communication with Trade Partners is vital to the overall process. What you will do
Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and construction facilities. Cultivate relationships with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Suppliers. Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits. Develop and review subcontractors\' scope of work, accept, review, and analyze their quotes for optimal value. Generate project bid status reports, ensuring compliance with specifications, contract Statements of Work, and Bid Invitations. Present cost estimates in alignment with customer proposals, considering general and special conditions. Craft scope specifications and requirements, input project schedules, perform quantity takeoffs and create cost summary sheets. Maintain an accurate and current database with cost codes for historical data. Review Company projects and estimates for accuracy verification. Utilize relevant company and industry historical data for precise pricing estimates. Transmit bid invitations efficiently through Building Connected. What you will need to be successful
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant construction estimating experience on projects ranging from $500,000 to $100 million. Diverse commercial project type experience (e.g., tilt-wall, light industrial, high-rise multifamily, wood frame hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi-story self-storage experience preferred). Proficiency in BlueBeam and Excel. Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills, with the ability to lead a team. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Ability to build and maintain relationships with business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives. Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation), and interpersonal skills. Proactive, driven, and decisive, with flexibility in the face of change and competing demands. Advanced project estimator skills, including engineering calculations and effective communication with Application Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, Engineering, and Vendors. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to read, understand, and organize construction plans and specifications. Solid organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with minimal structure, exercising sound judgment. Strong multitasking ability, prioritizing tasks and working well under pressure to meet deadlines. Knowledge of the DFW market is mandatory. Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Staffing and Recruiting We’re also sharing job market insights and salary ranges for related you may be interested in, including updates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
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We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator for our Las Colinas office. The role involves assessing bid specifications and drawings to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project requirements for successful bids and project acquisition. You will engage with Trade Partners, facilitate prompt follow-ups to secure bids, and collaborate with Project Management to support proposal and budget follow-ups to secure business closures. Close collaboration with the Ops team during the PreCon and buyout stages and effective communication with Trade Partners is vital to the overall process. What you will do
Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and construction facilities. Cultivate relationships with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Suppliers. Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits. Develop and review subcontractors\' scope of work, accept, review, and analyze their quotes for optimal value. Generate project bid status reports, ensuring compliance with specifications, contract Statements of Work, and Bid Invitations. Present cost estimates in alignment with customer proposals, considering general and special conditions. Craft scope specifications and requirements, input project schedules, perform quantity takeoffs and create cost summary sheets. Maintain an accurate and current database with cost codes for historical data. Review Company projects and estimates for accuracy verification. Utilize relevant company and industry historical data for precise pricing estimates. Transmit bid invitations efficiently through Building Connected. What you will need to be successful
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant construction estimating experience on projects ranging from $500,000 to $100 million. Diverse commercial project type experience (e.g., tilt-wall, light industrial, high-rise multifamily, wood frame hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi-story self-storage experience preferred). Proficiency in BlueBeam and Excel. Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills, with the ability to lead a team. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Ability to build and maintain relationships with business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives. Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation), and interpersonal skills. Proactive, driven, and decisive, with flexibility in the face of change and competing demands. Advanced project estimator skills, including engineering calculations and effective communication with Application Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, Engineering, and Vendors. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to read, understand, and organize construction plans and specifications. Solid organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with minimal structure, exercising sound judgment. Strong multitasking ability, prioritizing tasks and working well under pressure to meet deadlines. Knowledge of the DFW market is mandatory. Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Staffing and Recruiting We’re also sharing job market insights and salary ranges for related you may be interested in, including updates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
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