Estimator or PM Seeking a Career in Estimating
Blackwood partners llc
Historied Dallas/Fort Worth Construction Firm – 70+ Years of Success
For over 7 decades this firm has been delivering more of what clients want in their commercial construction and light industrial projects. They are nationally recognized for both leadership and expertise and have proudly been awarded the industry’s top honors. They are currently seeking to fill the position of Estimator or PM seeking a career in estimating.
Led by some of the most experienced and respected construction professionals in the industry they have built over 100,000,000 square-feet in Texas and the U.S. in sectors like:
- Manufacturing
- Corporate Office
- Multifamily
- Warehousing
- Finish-Out
- MORE…
As one of DFW’s biggest general contractors they are on the cutting edge of some of the biggest and most innovative building projects underway. Last year they secured first place awards for 2 design-build projects in the AGC-TBB Statewide Competition.
Role: Estimator or PM Seeking a career path in Estimating
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth
This position will oversee all aspects of the preconstruction & estimating process for commercial and industrial projects with a heavy focus on Tilt-Wall, design-build, projects.
The primary responsibilities will include cost estimation, project planning, bid preparation, material takeoffs, risk assessment, budget management, and documentation.
Essential Functions of an Estimator:
- Oversee project estimate preparation, ensuring completeness and accuracy of subcontractor bids.
- Manage multiple bid projects, providing superintendent oversight for timely and quality completion.
- Lead the team to achieve successful and profitable project awards.
- Establish and maintain excellent client relationships and effective working relationships with project stakeholders.
- Review plans and architectural drawings, preparing quantity take-offs for assigned projects.
- For negotiated work, conduct a comprehensive review of plans, identify omissions, and ensure accurate accounting in the estimate package.
- Solicit subcontractor bids, obtaining bids for each trade and supplier group, and analyze bids for conformance.
- Follow approved estimating practices consistent with company guidelines.
- Maintain knowledge of trends and changes in construction codes to ensure complete bids.
- Utilize software programs for estimating and track estimates, attending client meetings as requested.
- Provide additional services as directed, including change order pricing and site visits.
- Review data to determine material and labor requirements, computing cost factors and preparing estimates.
- Conduct special studies for standard hour and cost data and cost reductions.
- Interface with internal teams for support and commitment to cost estimates.
