Nettles Careers: Construction Take-Off & Estimating Specialist – Spray Fireproofing – Waller, TX

Construction Take-Off & Estimating Specialist – Spray Fireproofing
Nettles Construction Solutions, Inc.
NW Houston Region (Waller, TX)

Nettles Construction Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator for its Houston Fireproofing Division Team based in Waller, TX.

Employment Type

• Full-time (M-F)
• Starting Salary $75,000 – $85,000

Job Description

• Using today’s construction search capabilities, find appropriate projects for the NCS Spray Fireproofing division team.
• Translate construction documents into division specific and accurate takeoffs, estimates and proposals.
• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects using today’s estimating software.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain positive relationships with division vendors for competitive material pricing.
• Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
• Be involved in the internal bid/post bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Participate in maintaining positive customer relations.
• Assist in the hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team.
• Assist in other duties as assigned such as RFI’s, change order management, billings and calls to determine project scope.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• 5 years Construction Estimating Experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science/Management or similar discipline.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with take-off software, such as BuzzBid, The Estimating Edge, OST, Construct Connect, Stack or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and take on new challenges.

Physical Requirement

• Employees are required to remain in a seated position, working on a computer for continuous periods of time.
• Employees are required to raise or lower objects from one level to another occasionally during the day, 5 to 15 pounds.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Work Location:

• Waller, TX (NW Houston)
• Travel is rare but occasional as needed.

Work authorization

• United States (Required)

Language

• English (Required)

Nettles Construction Solutions, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.