Entry-Level Estimating Assistant — Start Your Career

Tesim Electric; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TESIM Electric in Austin, TX is seeking an Estimating Assistant – Entry Level to support estimating and preconstruction teams as they prepare competitive electrical project bids.

This full-time, entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to learn, contribute, and grow with TESIM Electric. You will organize bid documents, track bid dates, enter data, and communicate with subcontractors while gaining hands-on experience with spreadsheets, PDFs, and estimating software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and interest in construction or estimating.
• Comfort learning spreadsheets, PDFs, and construction software.

Responsibilities

• Organize bid documents, drawings, and estimating files.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, data entry, and subcontractor communications.
• Track bid dates and help maintain accurate estimating records.

Skills

Data entry

Takeoffs

Attention to detail

Spreadsheets

PDFs

Construction software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

PDFs

Construction software

Job description

TESIM Electric in Austin, TX is seeking an Estimating Assistant – Entry Level to support estimating and preconstruction teams as they prepare competitive electrical project bids.

This full-time, entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to learn, contribute, and grow with TESIM Electric. You will organize bid documents, track bid dates, enter data, and communicate with subcontractors while gaining hands-on experience with spreadsheets, PDFs, and estimating software.