• Construction Cost Estimator II

    Sodexo (Houston, TX)


    Role Overview

    **Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day!** **Sodexo Energy and Resource** is seeking a **Construction Cost Estimator** II to work with one of Sodexo’s construction management/cost control teams at one of our largest energy accounts. This position will be located in Houston, Texas. This person will primarily handle cost estimates for a portfolio of projects within the Houston area. Sodexo is one of the largest, most progressive, and most well-respected companies in the world. We are seeking only highly qualified, energetic, and successful professionals for this position.

    What You'll Do

    + Develop conceptual estimates with minimal assistance using preliminary design documents and information.

    + Support Project Managers in reviewing contractor change proposals, material substitutions, and value engineering solutions.

    + Maintain a cost database, leveraging historical project costs for future planning and vendor identification.

    + Assist in preparing bid packages, scoping contractor bids, and ensuring alignment with project specifics.

    + Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, engineers, and Local Jurisdictions to integrate project objectives, schedules, and costs.

     

    What We Offer

     

    Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

     

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

    + 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

    + Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

    + Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

     

    More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

    What You Bring

    + Bachelor's degree in a related field (or associate degree with relevant experience)

    + Construction/project management experience with cost estimates in new construction, renovations, and infrastructure

    + Knowledge and experience utilizing RS Means

    + The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

    + Proficient in Project Management software, and financial accounting systems.

    + Knowledge of Procore, Smartsheet, and MS Project is a plus.

    + Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, PowerPoint, Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment).

     

    Who We Are

     

    At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

     

    Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

     

    Qualifications & Requirements

     

    MinimumEducation Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalentMinimum Management Experience - 5 years

    MinimumFunctional Experience - 3 yearsexperience in a supervisory capacity within construction

    **Location** _US-TX-HOUSTON_

    **System ID** _978958_

    **Category** _Engineering_

    **Relocation Type** _No_

    **Employment Status** _Full-Time_

    **Posted Range** _$92300 to $139700_

    **Company : Segment Desc** _ENERGY US_

     

    _On-Site_