Estimator

Gliden Industries, LLC

Estimator Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications

Estimator:

The Estimator is the Company’s Lead assigned to the responsibility and authority for Pre-Construction activities. Th Estimator leads a SERVICE focused process and completes a proposal with EXCELLENCE. This person must be self-motivated and proficient in reading construction drawings, completing takeoffs, and creating proposal documentation.

Primary Duties

Exemplifies the Company’s CULTURE, VISION, and VALUES in daily work.

Accountable for TIMELY completion and QUALITY proposal packages.

Interprets all Construction Drawings and Specifications to establish proposal packages.

Completes takeoffs for comparison to Trade Partner proposal submissions.

Identifies critical questions or inconsistencies in construction documents to be addressed as Pre-Proposal Questions.

Manages time in an orderly manner to ensure timely submission of project proposals.

Efficient in communication with Trade Partners to establish orderly process for Trade Proposal submissions.

Organizes, reviews, and analyzes Trade Partner quotes.

Attends Project Turnover Meetings with Project Team.

Attends Pre-Proposal meetings with clients for bid submission information and site-walks.

Manages multiple tasks simultaneously in an orderly and timely fashion.

Proficient in ability to identify potential questions or issues with site observations in relation to contract documents.

Effectively analyzes quantitative data during all stages of preconstruction process.

Reviews contract documents, building codes, and specifications to determine potential procedure of work.

Forward thinking and planning to meet the special requirements of the Customer to ensure satisfactory relations are maintained.

Acts as the primary contact for Trade Partner estimators and communicates clearly, often, and in an effective manner.

Qualifications

Required, 3 years experience as an Estimator or Assistant Estimator.

Education Requirements

Completion of a 4-year degree in Construction Science or a related field.

OR

4 years of Cumulative Commercial Construction Experience

Experience with creation of CMAR Proposals required.

Experience in K-12, Higher Ed., and Medical projects required.

Experience scheduling with Primavera P6 scheduling software or similar preferred but not required.

Proficient (STRONG) with Microsoft Office & Bluebeam.

Gliden Industries, LLC - Southlake, TX