Mid-Level or Senior Cost Estimator

Estimator is responsible for all activities related to estimating the elements of a project cost including labor, materials, permanent equipment, etc., and at all levels of the design process (Conceptual – Construction Documents). This is a Remote Position with main office located in Fort Worth, TX.

Minimum 10+ years of experience in the estimating construction Industry. Knowledge of QTO using Bluebeam/Planswift, Microsoft Office utilities, and Adobe Acrobat.
Not required but beneficial if knowledgeable of TRACES MII & PACES
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• Responsible for cross-discipline scopes of work. (Ideal if have a strong Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing background).
• Able to prepare Order of Magnitude, preliminary, definitive, change orders and check estimates using appropriate methods and techniques.
  Prepare construction costs for contract modifications, design changes, and value engineering alternatives.
• Maintain appropriate company databases and industry historical data for consistency in costing estimates and forecasting trends.
• Obtain pricing data and quotes from vendors, manufacturers, suppliers to validate estimate costs and basis for pricing.
• Able to prepare project and discipline estimate summaries, estimate reviews, and monthly progress reports
• Able to meet with clients and comprehend project scope, subsequent deliverables and lead the estimate effort.

• Engineering, construction or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials, labor and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, conceptual narratives, project reports.
• Ability to travel for project meetings, site visits, value engineering studies | Local and out-of-town venues (overnight stays may be required) | Defense Travel Management Office per diem rates apply
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

• Associate’s degree or prior estimating, engineering and management experience required.
• Certified Cost Engineer or Certified Professional Estimator, a plus
• Ability to understand different project scheduling software or have experience in using Primavera or Microsoft Project software, a plus
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Ability to understand different project BIM software or have experience in using Revit, Navisworks or other BIM utilities.