As an Estimator - New Stores, within the Real Estate department, you will contribute to the success of H-E-B’s New Store Capital Investment Program by developing detailed new store construction estimates.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... a knack for advising on Real Estate initiatives?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to explain complex financial data so it's understandable and actionable?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to steer timely projects to excellence?

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Compiles cost requests associated with new stores
• Assists the H-E-B Construction Project Leader in validating bid costs in the scope of work
• In collaboration with Design and Construction, identify and evaluate value engineering opportunities to reduce cost without compromising quality
• Establishes and maintains a high level of accuracy and consistency in all estimating projects
• Develops order of magnitude budget estimates and assemblies from preliminary conceptual design (Schematic Design) and semi-detailed budget estimates from Design Development information
• Assigns budgeting and estimating projects when needed and monitors accuracy
• Performs cost analysis comparisons and studies current and historical information to track costs and industry trends
• Collaborate with Construction and Planning and Analysis on opportunities to further breakdown historical CSI items of work to enhance historical cost database
• Supports the Bold Promise in all dealings with partners, customers, and vendors
• Mentors Estimators and Shadow Program candidates in estimating related duties
• Effectively communicates with a variety of individuals within the Design,Construction and Planning and Analysis teams

Education and Experience

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 2+ yrs experience in commercial construction related estimating, preferably with program estimating experience

Key Competencies preferred

• Working knowledge of industry standard retail construction means and methods
• Basic understanding of prevalent estimating methodology including RS Means unit costing and descriptive costing methods
• Strong organization development and planning skills
• Strong PC skills, including MS Excel
• Ability to work complex estimating problems
• Ability to make daily budgeting decisions based on assumptions
• Motivated self-starter