Construction Estimator

ISEC, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial construction is looking for a Commercial Construction Estimator to join their team. The role involves calculating and compiling data for bid proposals, ensuring accurate pricing and supporting bidding strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-4 years of estimating experience, along with strong customer service skills. This position is onsite in Boerne, TX, offering a collaborative work environment focused on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1 – 4 years of Commercial Construction Estimating experience.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented.
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes, and projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize ISEC scope.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, labor, and projects.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Accountability

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Position Summary

Obtains, calculates and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, preparing routine estimates under general supervision.

This position will sit onsite at our Boerne, TX office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete
• Provide support for the development of bidding strategies by debriefing the salesperson of job elements
• Leads the documentation management of the project, ensures all documents are complete and clearly conveys decisions made to sales and operations teams.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope
• Participate in bid closings and estimate reviews
• Balance workload and assignments to meet deadlines
• Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize ISEC scope.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Customer Service Skills:

• Demonstratescommitment to deliver outstandingservice– both with internal and external customers
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
• Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
• Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• 1 – 4 years of experience of Commercial Construction Estimating experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bids are accurate and profitable
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
• Understands project plans and specifications
• Independently performance most assignments with instruction
• Works autonomously at times
• Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
• Engages in company culture
• Open to feedback and flexible to change
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented