LOCATION: HOUSTON
TYPE: PERMANENT
SALARY: $110,000 – $125,000 PER YEAR
CONSULTANT: Ryan Newson – ryan.newson@blayzerecruitment.com

Our client a leading multifamily developer based in Houston, TX are looking to grow their team with an Estimator. The business focus on taking large scale multifamily projects from ground up to completion.

The Estimator will report to the VP of Estimating and Preconstruction and will help maintain a relationship with development and the construction team. The Estimator will be responsible for estimating and determining budgets, conceptual pricing, and overall costs of new and existing construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope of work.
• Deliver accurate quantity take-offs on all projects.
• Review all due-diligence information and analyze its effect on project budgets.
• Manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs database.
• Examine market-pricing trends.
• Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for Development and the project construction team.
• Visit job site periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction procedures.
• Participate in budget reviews.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; college degree in Construction Management preferred
• 3-5 years construction experience required
• Multifamily construction experience preferred
• 2 years estimating experience

Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision insurance
• Cell phone rembursement
• 401k matching
• Paid holidays