Estimator

Yates Construction; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction in the United States is seeking a construction estimator to calculate total project costs before construction begins, with emphasis on earthwork, grading, bridges, utilities, and asphalt paving.

You will analyze blueprints, quantify materials, evaluate labor and subcontractors, and prepare bids that protect margins while winning contracts; role operates on jobsites and in offices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Civil engineering or Construction management degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen with a “Negative” result.
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold

Responsibilities

• Quantity Takeoffs: Measuring and counting material requirements directly from architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Cost Analysis: Calculating the expenses associated with labor, specialized equipment, overhead, and insurance.
• Procurement & Bidding: Requesting quotes from vendors and subcontractors, assembling them, and submitting competitive contract proposals to clients.
• Risk Assessment: Factoring in variables like supply chain delays, market price fluctuations, and adverse weather conditions that could increase costs.
• Value Engineering: Recommending alternative materials or construction methods to reduce costs while maintaining project quality.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Procurement & bidding

Risk assessment

Value engineering

Education

Civil engineering or Construction management degree preferred

Job description

A construction estimator calculates the total cost of a building project before construction begins. Experience with earthwork and grading, bridge construction, utilities and asphalt paving required. They analyze blueprints, quantify materials, and evaluate labor, equipment, and subcontractor expenses. Their primary goal is to prepare accurate bids that win contracts while protecting their company's profit margins.

Key daily responsibilities and functions include:

Core Duties

• Quantity Takeoffs: Measuring and counting specific material requirements directly from architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Cost Analysis: Calculating the expenses associated with labor, specialized equipment, overhead, and insurance.
• Procurement & Bidding: Requesting quotes from vendors and subcontractors, assembling them, and submitting competitive contract proposals to clients.
• Risk Assessment: Factoring in variables like supply chain delays, market price fluctuations, and adverse weather conditions that could increase costs.
• Value Engineering: Recommending alternative materials or construction methods to reduce costs while maintaining project quality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Civil engineering or Construction management degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen with a “Negative” result.
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on‑site safety and compliance.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.