Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Position:
Estimator – responsible for selling, estimating, pricing, and closing commercial construction project deals. The Estimator completes detailed tasks, assists with developing competitive cost estimates, performs quantity take-offs and pricing of interior construction, and builds and maintains customer relationships to secure profitable work.

• Accurately details proposals and assesses all factors of MAREK’s project scope which may affect cost, including probable scope that may have been left out or is unspecified.
• Obtain current construction documents for projects related to MAREK’s scope of work for pricing accordingly.
• Prepare shop drawings, product submittals and other project related information for distribution to project team.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, schedule, and may visit construction site to note geographic features, site access, logistics for material staging, etc.
• Breaks down all expenses (labor, materials, equipment, other resources), factors in the schedule, risks or constraints, customer and supplier relationships, market pricing, other bidders, and plans the project budget.
• Analyze historical costs and evaluate effectiveness of current pricing information; consult with team members when discrepancies are found in cost data.
• Coordinate project field measurements and product orders in a timely manner in line with MAREK standard operating procedures for collaboration between team members.

• Develop and maintain ongoing branch communications.
• Initiate, build, and maintain new branch relationships.
• Develop and maintain a sense of reliability of your work with others.
• Support corporate goal “Customer is Number One.”
• Possess the skills necessary to offer Value Engineering concepts.
• Secure and understand post-bid information.
• Be available for pre and post-bid support by whatever means necessary.
• Follow up on pending bid projects.
• Keep track of future work and can develop long‑term strategies for improving MAREK’s odds of securing it.
• Initiate and maintain workload, as necessary.
• Stay in touch with market trends.

• Associate’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma / GED with equivalent work experience.

• 1+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry.
• Field experience or exposure is a plus.
• Experience with Architectural AutoCAD detailer preferred.
• Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology is a plus (Quick Bid, On‑Screen Take‑Off, Project Management and blueprint collaboration software such as Blue Beam Revu, Plan Grid, etc.).

• Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong numerical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.
• Able to travel to branch offices and construction job sites.
• Able to communicate verbally, in a clear manner.
• Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
• Able to operate office equipment, including personal computer, phone, fax machine, scanner and calculator for extended periods of time.
• Able to access and navigate construction job sites periodically. This can include climbing stairs and/or ladders.

This position has no direct reports.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction

Location:

Houston, TX
Salary: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00