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Estimator

Employer:	Austin Industries
Job Location:	Dallas , TX
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Industry Type:	Highway - Heavy Contractors
Job Description:	We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY · Safety 1. Understand and comply with all Austin/Client safety policies and procedures 2. Utilize and participate in Austin’s Accident Prevention Program including audits 3. Participate in daily/weekly safety meetings · Quality 1. Ensure that QA/QC related requirements are incorporated into cost estimates · Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, work scopes, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates 2. Provide takeoffs of material quantities for input into quantity tracking/integrated project management software application and/or material pricing/purchase 3. Provide manhour estimates for quantity takeoffs using assigned labor units/rates and/or historical data 4. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness 5. Consult with engineer/clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues · Reporting/Coordination 1. Generate material quantity takeoffs for material pricing/purchase 2. Provide quantity takeoff input into quantity tracking/integrated project management software application 3. Prepare itemized lists of material and labor requirements · General 1. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and work scope documents 2. Able to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients/customers QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Four year degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience with two to five years estimating, project controls and/or field engineering experience required. 2. Proficient with all Microsoft Office Applications and a working knowledge of estimating and integrated project management computer software applications 3. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
Company Description:	Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin also provides in-plant maintenance and capital construction services to the refining and petrochemical industries. Austin Commercial LP is owned by Austin Industries