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Sabre Commercial

Senior Estimator

Sabre Commercial, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Sabre Commercial is seeking a

Senior Estimator

to join our team in the Austin Office. Sabre Commercial is an Austin-based commercial general contracting and construction services company operating in the Central Texas region. We formed Sabre out of a belief in quality, integrity, responsibility, and reputation. We truly care about our employees and our culture, and have gained recognition from the Austin American-Statesman’s Top Work Place’s competition, ABJ’s list of the 50 fastest-growing companies in Central Texas over multiple years and the Austin Business Journal’s list of Best Places to Work three years in a row and also in 2023. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for managing all aspects of the estimating process, including evaluating risk, preparation of budgets, review, understand and complying with the RFP, blueprints, specifications and other documents while also maintaining relationships and profitability throughout the estimating process. The Senior Estimator will also be responsible for developing strategies to meet project goals and be able to present cost estimates for internal and external audiences: Position Responsibilities And Duties

Able to perform all Estimator responsibilities

Review project plans, requirements and specifications

Coordinate subcontract solicitations and job walks

Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing

Determine labor and construction equipment costs

Solicit and communicate with subcontractors through the Bid Process

Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)

Prepare estimates through all levels of design, i.e., Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents and Permit Documents

Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Team

Conduct “Turnover Meetings” with Operations Team

Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award

Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors

Must be knowledgeable in Excel spreadsheets and functions

Familiarity with Construction software (SmartBidNet, Timberline, On Screen Take-off and Planswift).

Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum

5 -10 years

Estimating experience

Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings

Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations

Working knowledge of construction costs and principles

Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, engineering design knowledge and project management/supervision experience desirable)

Planswift/OST

Microsoft Suite

*It is the policy of Sabre Commercial, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.