Entry-Level Electrical Estimator: Budgets & Takeoffs

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

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