Electrical Estimator I

Southland Industries Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% company match 401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Holidays, vacation, and personal time

Professional development memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a junior estimator to assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual and detail estimates for smaller, less complex projects. You will analyze drawings and perform material take-offs using applicable software to provide unit costs.

Responsibilities include developing project updates and bid package estimate documents, tracking quantities, and resolving discrepancies. You will research historical cost data and keep project documents current for use in future

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management or Engineering; trade school or equivalent acceptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills with ability to interpret cost data.
• Basic drafting skills and ability to read specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detail estimates for smaller projects.
• Analyze drawings and perform material take-offs using applicable software; provide unit costs.
• Prepare bid package estimate documents and compare against updates.
• Track quantities and resolve discrepancies; update historical cost data for future bids.
• Maintain organized project document files and provide responses to internal managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

Drafting

Accubid

Cost data interpretation

Reading drawings/specs

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering

Trade school or equivalent

Tools

Accubid

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Summary

Assists with preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates generally for smaller, less complex projects with experience in specific trade.

Position Details

• Assists with analysis of drawings and uses applicable software to perform material take-offs for detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing.
• Assists with developing project updates and bid package estimate documents’ comparison.
• Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed. Assists with resolving discrepancies
• Assists with researching and compiling historical cost data and keeps database current for use in future estimate preparation.
• Maintains file of working project documents for back-up to estimating figures.
• Responds to basic questions from internal managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and or related experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Basic ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Basic ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• General knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Basic ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations to practical situations
• Basic drafting skills
• Competent Excel and Word skills
• Basic knowledge of Accubid

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, join our dynamic team.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.