Construction Estimator

Malouf Construction LLC; Flora (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick time

Professional development and training

Hands-on estimating and design-build

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Malouf Construction LLC in Flora, Mississippi, seeks a Design-Build Estimator to support complex industrial projects from concept through construction. You will work with owners, designers, trade partners, and vendors to define requirements, develop budgets, and prepare proposals within the design-build framework.

The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, researching unfamiliar scopes, and collaborating to connect every piece of a construction project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, building construction, or related field.
• Recent graduates with 2–4 years of estimating experience encouraged.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD or estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design coordination to gather project information from owners, designers, vendors, and trade partners.
• Develop schematic sketches and exhibits to communicate requirements.
• Review documents for missing information and scope gaps.
• Maintain drawings, specifications, addenda, and estimating files throughout preconstruction.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost development with estimating tools.
• Evaluate value-engineering opportunities and alternatives.
• Prepare bid packages and solicit subcontractors and vendors.
• Draft proposals and estimate packages for senior review.
• Assist with transitioning awarded projects into construction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Estimating software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

Company Overview

Malouf Construction is a family-owned, Mississippi-based construction firm specializing in civil, industrial, marine, and design-build construction. For nearly 40 years, we have served public and private clients throughout Mississippi and the surrounding states.

We are seeking a Design-Build Estimator to join our team in Flora, Mississippi, focusing primarily on industrial building projects.

Job Summary

The Design-Build Estimator supports the development of complex industrial projects from initial concept through construction. This role goes beyond performing quantity takeoffs from completed drawings and works closely with senior estimators, owners, designers, trade partners, vendors, and project teams to define project requirements, evaluate solutions, develop budgets, and prepare process fro successful execution.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, researching unfamiliar scopes of work, working collaboratively, and learning how all pieces of a construction project come together. The role provides hands-on exposure to the full design-build process and the opportunity to grow in to independently managing estimates and greater reconstruction responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Design Coordination and Document Control

• Participate in design coordination to gather and develop preliminary project information from owners, designers, vendors, and trade partners.
• Develop schematic sketches and exhibits as needed to communicate project requirements and coordinate solutions.
• Review developing documents for missing information, scope gaps, and items requiring clarification.
• Maintain current drawings, specifications, addenda, and organized estimating files throughout the preconstruction process.

Quantity Takeoff and Cost Development

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and other estimating tools.
• Research unfamiliar scopes, materials, equipment, construction methods, and pricing as needed.
• Evaluate value-engineering opportunities, alternates, and other solutions that may improve project cost, constructability, or overall value.

Subcontractor and Vendor Solicitation

• Prepare bid packages and distribute appropriate project information to subcontractors and vendors.
• Review and compare proposals to confirm scope coverage and identify gaps or overlaps.
• Communicate with trade partners throughout the estimating process and develop strong working relationships.

Estimate and Proposal Preparation

• Work with the lead or senior estimator to establish estimate structure, assumptions, and approach.
• Build estimates incorporating materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, vendors, and other project costs.
• Draft proposals and estimate packages for senior estimator review.

Project Handoff and Operations Support

• Assist with transitioning awarded projects from estimating into construction.
• Prepare initial project setup information and supporting documentation for the operations team.
• Communicate key estimate assumptions, scope information, pricing considerations, and project risks during handoff.

Preferred Background

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Building Construction, or related field.
• Recent graduates and candidates with two to four years of construction or estimating experience are encouraged to apply. For recent graduates, internships or other relevant construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, estimating software, or similar programs.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Enjoys working collaboratively in a strong, high-performing team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, documentation, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Curiosity and willingness to research unfamiliar scopes, materials, systems, and solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and The ability to learn estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Ability to communicate professionally with owners, designers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and meetings as needed.

What You'll Get

Malouf Construction offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• Employer-paid medical and life insurance
• Dental and vision plan options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company-sponsored professional development and training
• Hands-on opportunities to develop estimating, design-build, and construction knowledge
• Family atmosphere where values, culture, hard work, and relationships are prioritized