Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Project Estimator is responsible for working with the District’s project teams to develop and validate project estimates. This position is also responsible for producing estimates and validating engineers' estimates for projects throughout the life cycle of the project delivery including providing desk-side mentoring on estimating processes to project managers and other project support staff.
Essential Functions and Duties Include:
- Develop and validate estimates for the District’s projects in accordance with its estimating procedures.
- Work with the District staff, engineering firms, and construction contractors to produce accurate estimates for project delivery.
- Analyze project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents to determine the scope of work and accurately estimate project costs. This includes material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Perform continuous analysis of industry trends on costs in comparison with the District’s historical expenditures to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
- Produce reports for stakeholders on an as-needed basis for continuous monitoring and progress of District projects.
- Conduct desk-side mentoring as needed for project managers and other project support staff in their respective roles regarding the District’s estimating standards.
- Assist with business processes and policy development for continuous improvement initiatives. Stay up to date on industry trends, construction methods, and cost management techniques to enhance accuracy and efficiency in estimation processes.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.
- Three (3) years of directly related work experience in the project controls industry as an estimator. OR an Associate degree from a college or technical school in a related field.
- Five (5) years of directly related work experience in the project controls industry as an estimator.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders (verbal, written, and data).
- Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office products, such as MS Excel.
- Advanced knowledge of estimating principles for civil projects.
- Advanced knowledge of project delivery life cycles.
- Proficiency in using estimation software, spreadsheets, and databases to generate detailed and accurate cost estimates.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
