Lead Estimator

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is currently seeking a Lead Estimator to join our team in 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 years of commercial estimating experience.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Experience using the following or similar software: OnCenter, Cost OS, Building Connected, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, 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.)