Estimator/Project Manager located in the Austin area
Austin Engineering Co., Inc.
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Jan-25
Location: Bee Caves, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Construction Professional - Estimator
Construction Professional - Project Manager
Salary Details:
Employe Health Insurance and Life Insurance is paid, Dental, Vision and Voluntary benefits available, Employer Matching 401K, ability for advancement
Nature of Work
Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates. This position will have a specific emphasis on Civil Estimating.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested
Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments
Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting
Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners
Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information
Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
Utilizes estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures
Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization
In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:
Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities
Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions
Qualifications
Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of general construction practices and principles; Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of estimating and CRM software AGTEK and HCCS HeavyBid and HeavyJob
Paul A. Keller started Austin Engineering Co. Inc. in 1946 to provide professional engineering design services for water, wastewater and oil and gas infrastructure. Mr. Keller’s talents and love to build fostered the growth and evolution of the company to become a leading civil general contractor with ownership and management now spanning 3 generations of the Keller family.
Paul A. Keller’s mantra of “Think right, plan right, and do it right” has been passed down through each generation and today no other company matches our tenure, history of successful projects and leadership in the industry.
We are innovators, problem solvers, relationship builders and stewards in and of the communities and environments of which we serve. As a family owned company our foremost care and concern is on the well-being of our employees and their families. Hence, safety and best practices is our most singular priority.
We presently serve municipalities, governmental agencies and private developers throughout Central Texas along the IH-35 corridor who seek a general contractor with a proven track record of excellence, safety and on time performance of the work in any environment.
Austin Eng...ineering Co. Inc. and their employees strive and are dedicated to providing the highest quality workmanship and performance in this field of construction services and marketplaces.