Construction Estimator (1)

Job Description

Job Description

Job title : Estimator Location : Houston, TX Job Type : In-Office Employment Type : Full Time Salary Range : TBD Company Description : Fronza & Francis is a high-performance multi-state certified, women owned firm that provides excellent customer-oriented services to industry clients. Our services consist of project management, construction management, project controls, Contract Administration and Contract Compliance support services to both private and public sector companies. We have an integrated and scalable range of services which help our clients achieve their goals on projects of varying scope, budget, schedule, and complexity. Job Description : As an Estimator you will report to the Construction Manager. You will be responsible reviewing for accuracy and merit. estimates, takeoffs, and change orders submitted by contractors You provide technical guidance to the management staff in the preparation, revision, and production of cost estimates. You also research equipment and material databases to determine unit costs. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods for various delivery construction methods (Bid Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Design Build, Best Value, Job Order Contract, P3, etc.), costs, engineering, and industry best principles.

Key Responsibilities :

• Review takeoffs and estimates prepared by the contractor to check for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Prepare detailed cost estimate, including labor, material and equipment for proposed changes to contracts.
• Employ construction industry standard estimating software and labor productivity manuals in preparing estimates.
• Prepare and summarize task and subtask estimates, including rate and unit cost determination and performing mathematical calculations by applying standard factors.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data and construction procedures and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
• Review contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
• Research equipment and material cost databases to assess appropriate unit costs; and review daily reports to assess on-site activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Port Construction Manager and other construction management staff in the preparation, revision, and production of cost estimates.
• Visiting jobsites as needed to gain knowledge of the existing site conditions as related to estimating the additional cost or deletion of work credits due to the Port.
• Attend meetings to discuss scope of work with project stakeholders associated with the change order scope of work.
• Evaluate contractor proposal and provide feedback to Port Construction Manager on negotiation strategy.
• Attend meetings as needed to support the Port CM’s negotiating efforts with the contractors.

Deliverables

Specific deliverables may include but are not limited to :

Basic Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

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How to Apply : Submit your resume via job board. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Fronza & Francis is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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