Construction Estimator - HB Construction

At HB Construction, we actively hire and develop people who share our passion for Better Partnerships, Better Projects, and Better Communities. We are currently seeking Construction Estimators to join our industrial projects team. The full-time, salaried position has full benefits that include competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, short-term/ long-term disability, and life insurance. This position is responsible for generating accurate and comprehensive job cost estimates and collaborating with market specialty contractors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of estimates to maximize project performance and profitability.
• Oversee and/or facilitate scope of work, material procurement, and scope of work analysis for assigned scopes or bids.
• Develop close working relationships with subcontractors throughout the region.
• Define scopes of work for subcontractors in order to effectively analyze bids. Confer with subcontractors to ensure full scope coverage and address questions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work, estimating resources required, competition, and owner concerns.
• Support and review bid and/or proposal documents, including project schedules.
• Coordinate preconstruction estimates and production of bid packages/subcontractor solicitation documents.
• Implement a complete understanding of local, state, and federal procurement codes/regulations.
• Maintain the company's internal bid processes and coordination.
• Coordinate project buy-out as necessary.
• Identify proposal and initial project execution strategies to support robust project hand-offs to the Project Manager(s).
• Maintain historical cost data.
• Visit active job sites to compare ongoing construction to preconstruction/bidding process.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in construction estimation software and tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to construction bidding.

Build It Better with HB Construction

Through 33 years in business, HB Construction has built facilities critical to communities across the Southwest. Over the years, we realized that we're not for everyone. We're for people who want to:

• Serve a Greater Purpose. Our shared mission-to create opportunities for people, families, and communities to thrive-fuels our culture of teamwork and professional growth. This environment of selflessness helps us solve the challenges facing HB clients, partners, and communities.
• Make an Impact. From day one, HB employees get an opportunity to make a difference and reap the rewards of their work. High performance means contributing to great teams and making those around us better.
• Take the Next Step. We help people take their careers to the next level through support, constructive feedback, and structured advancement. Our dedicated training program mixes technical education, leadership training, and personal mentorship tailored to each individual.

If you are inspired to join us, we encourage you to apply to HB Construction. We are always seeking those who have the drive to Build it Better.