Construction Estimator

Duties:

· evaluate, catalog, and respond to bid invitations from existing and potential clients

· Analyze bid drawings, specifications, addendums, and project specifc documentsor information to identify scope

· Generate electronic on screen take offs

· Conduct site visits and participate in pre-bid meetings as needed

· Formulate accurate material, labor, processing, administrative, and other relevant costs associated with the project scope

· Solicit, negotiate, and evaluate quotes from vendors

· Communicate effectively with customers and vendors

· Prepare detailed and timely proposals

· Actively follow up and obtain feedback on bids

· Accurately transfer bid information from awarded projects to detailing and project management personnel

· Assist project management in the pricing of change order work

· Analylze actual vs estimated costs upon project closeout

· Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with customers and vendors

· Organize, plan, and prioritize work

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and research

· Prepare and maintain directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors

Requirements:

· Degree in construction related field or equivalent experience is preferred

· Must be able to read and understand construction documents

· computer literatate with intermediate knowledge of ms office products

· Have good math and writing skills

· good organizational and communication skills

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· Paid vacation

· Health Benefits Package

· bonus

· opportunity for advancement

Gulf Coast Railings is an ornamental metal fabrication company focused on the commercial construction market in the greater Houston area. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including stainless steel, aluminum, decorative steel, and bronze. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant build outs to ground up high rise construction.