Estimator

Commercial Metals Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage

PTO & vacation

401(k) company match

Bonuses

Life & disability insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training & advancement

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company in Houston is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate reinforcing steel estimates from structural drawings and specifications. You will perform quantity takeoffs, review bid documents, and collaborate with the Sales team to meet bid deadlines while maintaining scope coverage and estimating accuracy.

Proficiency with CRSI and ACI standards is preferred, along with experience in estimating software such as aSa Estimating.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret structural, civil, and architectural drawings.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with estimating software and ability to learn new tools.
• Knowledge of CRSI and ACI standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality, teamwork, and customer service commitments.
• Prepare accurate and timely reinforcing steel estimates for projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specs.
• Estimate reinforcing steel, welded wire mesh, and related materials.
• Review bid documents to determine complete scope requirements.
• Interpret plans, schedules and specifications for estimating work.
• Track revisions and bid updates, and incorporate changes.
• Maintain organized estimating files and documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales to support bid strategy and deadlines.
• Develop ability to estimate more complex projects with supervision.

Skills

Reading drawings

Math skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Estimating software

CRSI/ACI knowledge

Education

Associate/Technical degree in Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Tools

aSa Estimating

Job description

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Support CMC’s commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer service
• Prepare accurate and timely reinforcing steel estimates for projects being pursued by CMC
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from structural, civil, and architectural construction drawings
• Estimate reinforcing steel, welded wire mesh, accessories, and other related materials
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, bid instructions, and other project documents to determine complete scope requirements
• Interpret reinforcing steel plans, schedules and specifications
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, unusual conditions, exclusions, and items requiring clarification
• Track drawing revisions, addenda, and bid updates and incorporate changes into existing estimates
• Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and scope coverage before submission
• Maintain clear and organized estimating files, takeoffs, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documentation
• Work closely with the Sales team to support bid strategy, project evaluation, and proposal deadlines
• Prioritize multiple projects while maintaining estimating accuracy and productivity
• Develop the ability to estimate increasingly complex projects with limited supervision
• Maintain a working knowledge of CRSI and ACI standards
• Participate in ongoing technical and estimating training
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• Ability to read and interpret structural, civil, and architectural construction drawings
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn estimating and takeoff software
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Sales and other internal teams
• Knowledge and understanding of CRSI and ACI standards
• Proficiency or general knowledge of aSa Estimating

Your Education

• Associate degree or Technical degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Drafting or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 1–3 years of experience in construction estimating, reinforced concrete, detailing, or a related discipline

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.