Construction Estimator - Hellas : Job Details

Hellas, Inc., the#1 Sports Construction company in North America, is seeking an experienced Estimator to assist a fast-paced construction company in Austin. The successful candidate will have 4-5 years of experience estimating ground up civil construction projects. This role involves preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for projects ranging from $200K to $25M, with an average project size of $1.2-$1.5M.

Headquartered in Cedar Park, TX, Hellas is the largest sports construction contractor in the United States. Specializing in the general construction of sports facilities and synthetic surfaces, Hellas also champions innovative artificial turf manufacturing, base construction, and the planning, installation, and maintenance of fields, tracks, and tennis courts. Hellas is the only fully integrated sports construction company, controlling all business operations to deliver its products directly to the end-user, including marketing, sales, quality control, project management, maintenance, and warranty.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and perform precise takeoffs for civil construction-related quantities.
• Submit requests for information (RFIs) to clarify existing conditions and proposed improvements, ensuring timely communication with the design professional responsible.
• Develop and foster relationships with materials suppliers and subcontractors within all market areas.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, solicitation, and scope reviews for building estimates.
• Analyze historical cost data to determine accurate pricing.
• Provide value engineering options to enhance contract award opportunities.
• Prepare and solicit bid requests for subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor quotes for scope compliance and explore buyout opportunities.
• Conduct site visits for future bids to evaluate existing conditions and the proposed scope of work.
• Attend pre-construction meetings to collect all relevant data.
• Assist with project phase and resource scheduling.
• Prepare detailed documentation files for handoff to the operations department for project implementation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in civil construction estimating, with familiarity in concrete, asphalt, aggregates, fencing, electrical, landscaping, irrigation, liners, and pipe systems.
• Experience with storm water and sewer utilities is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations.

Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies at this time.