Electrical Estimator II: Budgets & Bids

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match (no cap

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries, a leader in MEP services in Houston, seeks an experienced Mechanical Estimator to prepare budgets and detailed estimates for small to mid-size projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, price units, and manage bid packages with subcontractors and vendors.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering or equivalent, 3+ years in mechanical estimating, and strong communication and cost data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical construction estimating.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Solid ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Solid ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
• Solid knowledge of construction costs and principles.
• Solid ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations to practical situations.
• Solid drafting skills.
• Solid Excel and Word skills.
• Solid knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes drawings and uses applicable software to perform material take-offs for detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing.
• Performs basic red-lining of documents as needed.
• Assists with developing project updates and bid package estimate documents’ comparison. Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed. Resolves discrepancies.
• Solicits subcontractor bids and partners with vendors to build relationships and obtain quotes.
• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs), Basis of Design and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Presents information and responds to questions from internal departments.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Communication

Reading drawings

Cost data interpretation

Excel/Word

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CM or Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoBid Mechanical

Sheet Metal Estimating

Excel

Job description

Southland Industries, a leader in MEP services in Houston, seeks an experienced Mechanical Estimator to prepare budgets and detailed estimates for small to mid-size projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, price units, and manage bid packages with subcontractors and vendors.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering or equivalent, 3+ years in mechanical estimating, and strong communication and cost data skills.