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Satterfield & Pontikes

Senior Estimator

houston, TX

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Job description

Due to growth Satterfield and Pontikes Construction is adding a Senior Estimator to our Houston team. As a Senior Estimator you will play a strategic role in our company’s success. You will focus on bidding commercial projects all across TX in the $20-600 mil range either independently or as a team. Our company is in growth mode so not only do we offer stability but over the next several years there is going to be a ton of opportunity for advancement.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience as an Estimator with a commercial general contractor.

Experience estimating projects between $20-500 mil.

The role you will play:

Work as lead estimator on individual projects including takeoffs, sub-solicitations, pricing, bid summaries, GC’s and final bid day preparations

Prepare conventional bids and conceptual estimates to owners as assigned

Review quantities, production rates, material quotes and totals for pricing prior to bid day and on bid day

Responsible for review of project bid’s accuracy and communication of construction techniques and strategies used in bid preparation on successful bids with Project Management prior to project commencement

Review bid requirements thoroughly; prepare subcontractor bid packages

Ensure that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day

Complete postmortem review of bid projects

Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner

Assist in receiving and evaluating subcontractor and major material quotations prior to bid day and on bid day

Prepare and make estimate transfer to budget

Oversee and assist Project Management with the preparation of significant project change estimates including change orders and construction claims

Contribute to and maintain Sub/Vendor database

Develop and maintain cost history on different types of projects

Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors

Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest

Perform comprehensive bid day analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades

Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project

Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.

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houston, TX, 77246, US

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