Estimator

Lubbock

40484BR

Planning & Design

Position Description

Analyzes project blueprints, plans, and related documents to prepare cost estimates for resources such as material, labor, and overhead for construction projects.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Performs cost estimates on assigned projects. Estimates need to be complete to include all trades, contracts, and fees. Review drawings and specifications before estimating projects. Notifies appropriate project manager of any discrepancies found.
• Provides construction management consulting services to the department's staff, shops, and project managers as required.
• Reads and reviews technical literature on products, process codes, laws and regulations for project development and design standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness of current and future projects.
• Attends project design meetings and other meetings as called for by the Project Manager to resolve any project opportunities or to discuss project schedules and performance. Attends final and post-final inspections of construction projects. Evaluates completed projects and reports discrepancies to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Conducts routing on-site inspections of work in progress to determine compliance with the contract documents, quality of work, and materials. Reports contract deficiencies to the Superintendent. Maintains a log of site activities.
• Establish and maintain computer reference files of standard task estimates for use in future project estimating.
• Maintains project record files for all projects under construction. Includes a review of mark-up drawings and specifications to ensure they represent what is completed in the field.
• Maintains documents for assigned vehicles relating to daily mileage, fuel requirements and quarterly service.

Required Qualifications

High School or equivalent plus two years' experience as a project estimator. Additional job-related education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

- Working knowledge of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the National Electric Code.
- Ability to estimate and inspect all phases of assigned construction projects with major emphasis on accuracy and quality.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

16.43

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Skilled Crafts

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.