CORE Texas is looking for a results-oriented Estimator to join our CORE Texas team in our Frisco office. This fast-paced department aims to provide professional preconstruction and virtual construction services for Commercial, K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare and Municipal projects ranging from $100K-$100M in construction costs.
The Estimator will provide comprehensive preconstruction services, including estimating, scheduling, value engineering, risk management, bid solicitation and subcontractor outreach/procurement on multiple large-scale commercial construction projects. This will involve collaboration with owners, architects, preconstruction team members and the Operations team. This individual will assist with the development and organization of document control, tracking and distribution of construction documents and assist with meeting minutes for clients and trade partners.
The individual will work on quantity take-offs, identify unique features of work, help develop the general conditions of a project, and research historical cost data, among other tasks related to the planning of major commercial construction projects. The individual will also assist in creating options studies, value engineering, bid solicitation, project scheduling and help delineate and assign scopes of work.
Position Requirements
Minimum of two years of experience as part of a preconstruction or construction operations team
Relevant work experience/internship working for a commercial construction, engineering or architecture company
Professional Degree in construction management, architecture or a related field (mechanical or civil engineering, construction tech, interior design, business administration) is preferred
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week
Ability to review and understand drawings and specifications as well as constructability
Basic understanding of construction project sequencing and scheduling
Technology: Familiarity with relevant construction industry technology and applications, including Microsoft Office, OST, Assemble, Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Project
Familiarity with Sketchup, Bluebeam, Procore and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Understanding of the CMAR and/or Design/Build delivery methods
Must work well in a team environment and be committed to client service
Expectations: Attention to detail, excellent communication (written and verbal), strong organizational skills, ability to interact as part of a team
CORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the employee is not eligible for overtime compensation.