Estimator - Construction

“Built with Integrity”

Excellence in everything we do. Come join the Crimson team where we build better buildings, grow better people, and have a positive impact our communities. With projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Metroplex and expansion to Colorado your career opportunities are limitless.

About Us

Crimson Building Company was formed in 2011 to be a different kind of contractor. The founders of the company have a wide range of experience in the construction, subcontracting, developing, and ownership. We set out to be different. We do not believe that success is a by-product of maximizing profits. Instead, we believe profitability is simply a by-product of excellence.

Core Values

• Building with integrity
• Impacting with leadership
• Growing with excellence

Cornerstones

• Integrity – all our actions will be based in truth, honesty, and transparency.
• Excellence – we will inspect what we expect and strive for quality projects and relationships in all we do.
• Safety – we will strive to perform all our work with safety in mind.
• Leadership – we will lead by example and build up, encourage and empower everyone with whom we work. 

Construction Estimator

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bid Administration

• • Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
  • Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Prepares subcontractor bid packages
  • Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
  • Ensures proper coverage from subcontractors and suppliers for bid day
  • Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
  • Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain increased participation as well as better pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
  • Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions
  • Enters all relevant information into Pro-contractor
  • Wood Framing Take-Off experience is a must.

Project Knowledge

• • Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up question on every bid
  • Has a thorough understanding of the scope of specific trades assigned
  • Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows Interest
  • Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
  • Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
  • Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
  • Include value-engineering ideas as appropriate

Follow up & closing

• • Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with clients
  • Knows architects, construction managers, property managers, brokers and can close business

Project turnover

• • Properly turns over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
  • Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern
  • Review job cost with Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded
  • Thoroughly checks requirements to buy the proper scope

Subcontractor management

• • Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors and suppliers
  • Periodically meets with Field and PM staff to review performance of subs/suppliers

Pay and Benefits

• Insurance - Company contributes $300 toward your health plan (Must enroll in health plans to receive).
• PTO - 120hrs per year (Pro-Rated based on your start date and does not carry over year to year).
• 401K – Crimson match 50% employee contribution up to 6% of base salary Can enroll after 60 days with Crimson).

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for Medical

Guardian for Dental/ Vision/ STD/LTD

Company pays for $25,000 Basic Life Insurance and $25,000 for Accidental

Crimson Builders is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.