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Lead Estimator - Multifamily Construction Projects

Houston, Texas Permanent USD115,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
Evaluate construction project costs by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and other project documents to create accurate and competitive bids. They collaborate with project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective solutions while adhering to timelines and budget constraints.
  • Work with a reputable company delivering innovative and quality projects
  • Opportunity to advance in your career with an industry-recognized top firm

About Our Client

This is a long-established general contractor that provides construction and project management services across multiple sectors. It primarily works on multifamily developments but also handles a mix of other building types, including specialized and renovation projects. It has been operating for over two decades and has built a solid track record delivering projects of varying size and complexity

Job Description

  • Review multifamily project drawings, specifications, and construction documents to develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates.
  • Assess labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing to prepare competitive budgets and bids for multifamily developments.
  • Partner with project managers, architects, engineers, and ownership teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements, schedules, and financial objectives.
  • Utilize historical project data, market conditions, and industry trends to improve estimating accuracy and support effective preconstruction planning.
  • Prepare and present budgets, estimates, and pricing proposals to company leadership and stakeholders for review, approval, and negotiation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Extensive experience preparing hard bid estimates for multifamily construction projects, including ground-up developments and large-scale residential communities.
  • Strong analytical abilities to review plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules to develop accurate project pricing.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside owners, developers, architects, subcontractors, and project teams.
  • Proficient in construction estimating software and industry tools used for budgeting, takeoffs, and bid preparation.
  • Proven track record of delivering precise, competitive estimates that support project goals and contribute to successful project awards.
  • Open to occasional travel in Texas

What's on Offer

  • Attractive compensation package (125k-150k)
  • Work related allowances
  • Health insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
Contact
Sean Leeman
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7097615

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sean Leeman
Job Reference
JN-092026-7097615
 

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