Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is currently seeking Lead Estimators to join our team in San Antonio and Austin TX! The Lead Estimator will be responsible for providing and/or coordinating estimating services on projects of all sizes and contracts of all types.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Coordinate, supervise and review work of assigned department personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Provide technical support and/or prepare estimates as required.
- Participate in the preparation of studies, materials, and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
- Act as an Estimating Team Leader on various projects, thus coordinating the total estimating effort relevant to a particular project or proposals as assigned.
- Lead estimates at all phases/levels as required by project and delivery method with relative accuracy: Concept, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, etc.
- Communicate the Estimate to client, design team member, or internal audience.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings; attend pre-proposal meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
- Prepare estimates by quantity survey of the anticipated scope.
- Participate in pre-proposal meetings, bid/estimate strategy and presentation meetings as required.
- Coordinate with Marketing personnel regarding technical aspects/requirements of assigned estimates.
- Assist Project Team (PM and Supt.) in evaluating submitted proposals during project buyout and contracting phase.
- Prepare for, and participate in, project "Handoff" meetings from Estimating to Operations.
- Train and develop department personnel.
- Perform additional duties per supervisor's direction.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 5 (five) years of commercial estimating experience.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Experience using the following or similar software: OnCenter, Sage Timberline, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, Building Connected, and other industry related software.
- Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach working with both clients, design team members and subcontractors.
- Must be competent in use of Microsoft software, including collecting and analyzing data in Excel, and creating documents and preparing correspondence in Outlook & Word.
Preferred Requirements:
- Knowledge of the subcontractor market.
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Engineering, Architecture, or any applicable degree program.
- Experience working in the field on Construction projects (project management or field supervision experience).
- Experience using BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, Assemble, etc.)
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Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
Mar 21, 2025