Lead Estimator - San Antonio/ Austin, TX

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
United States, Texas, San Antonio
8706 Lockway Street (Show on map)
Mar 21, 2025
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is currently seeking Lead Estimators to join our team in San Antonio and Austin TX! The Lead Estimator will be responsible for providing and/or coordinating estimating services on projects of all sizes and contracts of all types. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Coordinate, supervise and review work of assigned department personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness. Provide technical support and/or prepare estimates as required. Participate in the preparation of studies, materials, and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required. Act as an Estimating Team Leader on various projects, thus coordinating the total estimating effort relevant to a particular project or proposals as assigned. Lead estimates at all phases/levels as required by project and delivery method with relative accuracy: Concept, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, etc. Communicate the Estimate to client, design team member, or internal audience. Review proposal specifications, drawings; attend pre-proposal meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates. Prepare estimates by quantity survey of the anticipated scope. Participate in pre-proposal meetings, bid/estimate strategy and presentation meetings as required. Coordinate with Marketing personnel regarding technical aspects/requirements of assigned estimates. Assist Project Team (PM and Supt.) in evaluating submitted proposals during project buyout and contracting phase. Prepare for, and participate in, project "Handoff" meetings from Estimating to Operations. Train and develop department personnel. Perform additional duties per supervisor's direction. Minimum Requirements: At least 5 (five) years of commercial estimating experience. A positive attitude and strong work ethic. Experience using the following or similar software: OnCenter, Sage Timberline, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, Building Connected, and other industry related software. Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach working with both clients, design team members and subcontractors. Must be competent in use of Microsoft software, including collecting and analyzing data in Excel, and creating documents and preparing correspondence in Outlook & Word. Preferred Requirements: Knowledge of the subcontractor market. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Engineering, Architecture, or any applicable degree program. Experience working in the field on Construction projects (project management or field supervision experience). Experience using BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, Assemble, etc.)