Senior Estimator

Noble Texas Builders is a dedicated team of construction professionals servicing our clients and community by building with integrity, innovation, and quality.  Noble Texas Builders upholds the highest standards in job site safety and professionalism.  We offer advancement opportunities with In-house training to support Personnel Development.

We are hiring an experienced Estimator for our San Antonio location to provide expert cost analysis for our clients. If you’re a hard-working professional, Noble Texas Builders is a perfect company for you. Apply now!

Estimator Job Duties:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, setting priorities.
• Prepares construction budget by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.
• Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Ability to prepare quantity takeoffs and scope sheets for bids.
• Perform site visits when required to gather information to prepare a cost proposal for our clients.
• Communicate with subcontractors and gain their interest in bidding on projects.
• Think critically and derive the most economical options for clients while maintaining a quality product.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as construction estimator
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Excellent knowledge of estimating software
• Basic computer skills and software (Microsoft Office Software, more specifically Excel)
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to prepare quantity takeoffs and scope sheets for bids
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Well-organized, reliable, and strong work ethic
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science or relevant field
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or other qualification will be a plus
• Exhibit ethical practices during negotiations and dealing with owners
• Experienced in Conceptual Budget Estimating
• Familiarity with establishing Guarantee Maximum Price Packages
• Experience in Pre-Construction Estimating

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Flex plans

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance plans

401K

PTO Holidays 

Noble Texas Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

 Recruiters/Staffing Agency please do not contact.