We build trust among our communities and our people by cultivating the right team for every job. We are committed to fostering a creative and collaborative culture with a focus on career growth and balance in the workplace.

　　AP has diligently built a strong foundation of expertise, experience and exceptional results. We continually invest in our talented team by providing the latest tools, technologies and training necessary to stay ahead of the curve. We set our employees up for long-term success through mentorship opportunities and professional growth and advancement for every person in every role.

　　We recognize the contributions of our team members with unique experiences and capabilities and strive to establish a work environment that maximizes our collective potential. Going beyond the build for our employees lays a strong foundation for success across AP. We commit to a balanced, value-centered work environment for meaningful projects, careers and talent.

　　Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Estimator for projects in our Central Texas Region, based out of Austin.

　　This position provides detailed conceptual estimates from pre-construction schematic and design documents and detailed construction estimates from construction plans and specifications. Project scopes are generally less than $50 million or for designated components on large, complex projects.

　　Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

　　Key Accountabilities of the role include:

　　Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.

　　Prepare bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements for projects assigned.

　　Monitor field production to establish data base pricing. Quantify bid take-offs. Complete pricing and quantify take-offs for scopes of work and assigned bids. Review pricing and take-offs prior to pre-bids. Set up bid spreadsheets.

　　Review plans and specs. Assemble accurate general conditions costs.

　　Prepare documents for bid day including owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, schedules, timeframes, etc.

　　Create and organize scope comparisons of subcontractor and vendor bids.

　　Prepare back-up documentation.

　　Participate in the buyout process.

　　Provide technical guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing.

　　Review plans and specs. Understand and apply constructability of project to the estimate format and costing. Discuss and establish bid strategies, concerns, and advantages. Collaborate with Senior Estimators to set goals in assigned area for percentage of award, accuracy of takeoffs, completeness of scopes, coverage, etc.

　　Identify and recommend functional procedure and policy changes.

　　Make recommendations about the selection of subcontractors upon notice of award.

　　Build subcontractor and supplier relationships; facilitate bids and presentations.

　　Establish work scopes for subcontractors. Define major or priority subcontractors and suppliers. Monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors. Develop existing subcontractor relationships.

　　Solicit suppliers for bids.

　　Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants.

　　Attend pre-construction proposals. Provide team leadership for assigned project bid closings.

　　Correspond with design teams and engineers during the bid process.

　　Attend and participate in industry and subcontractor events.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Requirements:

　　History of experience and proven results including:

　　Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field required and 4+ years of related experience or completion of an Associate degree and 5+ years of related experience.

　　Proficient in detailed estimate organization and take-off including being well versed in conceptual estimating/schematic estimating.

　　General understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field.

　　Strong familiarity with project schedules and durations for various types of facilities.

　　Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Excel and familiarity with estimating software.

　　Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.

　　Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.

　　Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

　　Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.

　　Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.

　　Benefits:

　　Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

　　Health Savings Account

　　401(k)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

　　Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

　　Tuition Assistance Program

　　Employee Referral Bonus

　　Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s (AP) ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 75 years. We are consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. And we invest in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever-changing industry.

　　We have been committed to quality, innovation, safety and strong relationships since our beginning in 1946. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, and Wyoming. We employ more than 650 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust and genuine love for what they do.

　　We go beyond the build for our communities and our people.

　　Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer