Estimator

Position: EstimatorLocation: 5424 US-90, San Antonio, TX 78227Work schedule: M-F / 7-4Duration: Perm/FTESalary: Base salary (gas card, phone, computer, benefits, etc.)Employer: A full-service general construction, electrical, utilities infrastructure, service, and plumbing company. A designated contractor for federal, state, local governments, commercial businesses, school districts, and city utilities. This Estimator will be supporting their construction division, working on predominantly municipal, county, and K-12 projects. Desired Skillset:Experience in open market bidding and negotiated workExperience in solutioning and creating statements of work and estimates by walking a job site, not having a set of plans and specs given Proven experience in take-offs and coordinating pricing quotes with subcontractors (Ability to scope and level sub-bids) Plusses: On-Screen Take-Off (OST)E4Clicks – RSMeans Experience with Job Item pricing sheets, and unit based pricing Experience with JOC contracts Experience in Concrete construction (they are growing in this space) Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Understand basic construction concepts, including differences between commercial and municipal projects (e.g., MEP systems, concrete, parks & rec, facilities, civil utilities, etc.)Work with varying levels of documentation: Sometimes you will receive full plans and specifications; other times you will create a scope of work from site walks and stakeholder input.Identify key areas for protection and improvements (lighting, pavement, playground equipment) based on comments and observations.Develop scope and pricing: Build out subcontractor lists and determine sources for materials and equipment.Estimate labor hours and manpower requirements.Perform take-offs and pricing: Use plans/specs or field notes to create detailed line-item estimates.Send scopes to subcontractors, compare their take-offs and pricing, and consolidate into a master estimate sheet.Communicate with subcontractors for clarifications and adjustments.Handle projects without formal plans: Walk jobs in the field, take detailed notes, and create statements of work.Translate field observations into actionable scopes for subcontractors.Leverage estimating tools: Use OST for digital take-offs.Apply E4Clicks and RSMeans for pricing based on quality standards and national cost indexes.Manage detailed pricing: Break down costs line by line (e.g., dumpster rental, haul-away, lighting fixtures) rather than lump-sum pricing.Understand differences from general contracting estimators (who price by room or system).Coordinate with MEP trades: Engage electrical and mechanical experts as needed for complex scopes.Ensure compliance with Job Order Contracting (JOC) standards: Maintain transparency and accuracy in pricing sheets (JIPs – Job Item Pricing Sheets)