Sr. Estimator

Company Overview

Crete United was founded in 2020 and is one of the largest and fastest growing unified networks of local mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), Building Automation and Energy Efficiency Solutions companies in the US with over 40 companies spanning 17 states. Our power is our network, and our network is expanding.

Crete United’s culture requires and fosters brilliant executers who thrive in a nimble, fast paced and innovative environment. We are an energy efficiency and sustainability MEP company leveraging state of the art IoT and single source solutions on a national scale. We are focused on the commercial, industrial, hospitality, municipal and multi-family-built environments and we seek a National MEP Estimator to deliver excellence for our network as a valued member of our team. 

Position: National MEP Estimator *Hybrid - 4 in office 1 out.

Ideally this role will sit in Dallas or Frisco, TX with a hybrid remote schedule of 4 days in our corporate office at 1 Cowboy Way and 1 day remote.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Review drawings, specifications, and owner documents to establish scope of work contents for estimate and other respective deliverables and prepare documents for specific deliverables.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials (raw/prime cost) in estimating system
• Attend pre-bid and project meetings and participate in the presentation of project estimates to project Owners and other partners. May lead internal and external meetings.
• Prepare RFI’s and collaborate with Crete partners to confirm document interpretation and participate in determination of strategy
• Own the preparation of all estimating and target value design functions for project including establishing reporting formats, assignment of areas of estimating responsibility, compiling estimates, preparation and oversight of project estimates working in close coordination for each project with account managers.
• Prepare information for turnovers and conceptual estimates and cost models as requested.
• Review all estimates for accuracy and correctness
• Track material, labor, subcontractor, and rental costs for trends
• Keep an orderly inventory of estimates and proposals including deliverables and contract exhibits and attachments required for construction..
• Keep current with new products, pricing and trends in industry to include working knowledge of and experience of all labor rates, self perform productivities and crew mixes.
• Assist with conceptual design and pricing efforts as required
• Assist project managers in the continuous assessment of project risks and opportunities and how it relates to the overall project cost. This includes reviewing monthly cost reports and labor reports and identifying variances from original estimate.
• Ability to mentor, guide, lead and train less experienced Estimators and Jr. Estimators to assist in their development.

Required skills and qualifications.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• Minimum 7 to 10 year's construction operations and estimation experience, including exposure to materials management and MEP project operations.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Expertise with building/estimating techniques and software: *Procore, AutoCAD, REVIT
• Proven ability to handle quick turnarounds with a positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive Base pay with performance-based incentives

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

- 401k with 4% employer match

- Opportunities for career advancement

- Positive and inclusive company culture