Electrical Estimator – Employee-Owned MEP Budgets

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Job summary

Southland Industries in Texas is seeking a skilled mechanical construction estimator with 3+ years of experience to prepare preliminary budgets and detailed estimates for small to mid-size projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, price units and review cost data.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Engineering (or equivalent), strong communication and math skills, and proficiency with Excel and estimating software such as Quick Pen Auto Bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or trade training; construction mgmt/engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical construction estimating.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills and cost data interpretation.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings accurately.
• Knowledge of construction costs and principles.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and prorations.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; familiar with estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes drawings and uses software for material take-offs and unit pricing.
• Performs basic red-lining of documents as needed.
• Supports bid package updates, quantity tracking and discrepancy resolution.
• Solicits subcontractor bids and builds vendor relationships for quotes.
• Reviews RFPs, Basis of Design and drawings to determine scope and contents.
• Prese nts information and responds to questions from internal departments.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred

Trade school or equivalent training

Tools

Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical

Sheet Metal Estimating Software

Excel

Job description

Southland Industries in Texas is seeking a skilled mechanical construction estimator with 3+ years of experience to prepare preliminary budgets and detailed estimates for small to mid-size projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, price units and review cost data.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Engineering (or equivalent), strong communication and math skills, and proficiency with Excel and estimating software such as Quick Pen Auto Bid