Estimator

ModCorr; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ModCorr is looking for an Estimator in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves developing accurate, executable cost estimates for correctional facilities and collaborating closely with engineering and production teams. The right candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant estimating experience in construction.

ModCorr offers a competitive salary, health and dental insurance, and generous paid time off. Join us to contribute to projects that meet ACA and ADA standards!

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of estimating experience in detention equipment, structural steel, or modular construction.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Procore, BIM/CAD/Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates for detention equipment and building components.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and documents.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
• Incorporate field labor and logistics into estimates.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction Management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Core Responsibilities

ModCorr offers rapid, efficient delivery and setup of minimum to maximum security correctional facilities and specialty units. All products are constructed offsite in a controlled environment and conform to the same building codes as traditional construction. ModCorr’s safe, secure and high‑quality units comply with all American Correctional Association (ACA) and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and executable cost estimates for detention equipment and manufactured building components. This role bridges design, manufacturing, and field installation, ensuring estimates fully capture material, labor, fabrication, logistics, and installation requirements. The Estimator works closely with engineering, production, procurement, and operations teams to ensure estimates align with real‑world manufacturing capabilities and project execution strategies.

Preconstruction & Estimating

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for:
  • Detention equipment packages (doors, frames, hardware, security glazing, etc.)
  • Fabricated components and assemblies
  • Modular / precast‑integrated systems
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models
• Analyze bid documents, specifications, and scope requirements

Manufacturing & Fabrication Integration

• Develop estimates that reflect actual shop production workflows, including:
  • Labor hours (welding, fabrication, assembly)
  • Material costs (steel, hardware, specialty components)
  • Equipment utilization and throughput constraints
• Coordinate with production teams to validate:
  • Fabrication methods
  • Cycle times
  • Shop capacity impacts

Vendor & Procurement Coordination

• Solicit and evaluate quotes from vendors and subcontractors
• Level bids and ensure scope coverage aligns with project requirements
• Work with procurement to identify cost‑saving opportunities and long‑lead risks

Field Installation & Logistics

• Incorporate field labor, installation sequencing, and site constraints into estimates
• Coordinate with field operations to validate:
  • Crew sizing and productivity rates
  • Travel, per diem, and site conditions
• Account for shipping, handling, and logistics of manufactured components

Scope Development & Risk Management

• Clearly define inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions in all estimates
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and constructability risks
• Support value engineering efforts and alternative design solutions

Preconstruction Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Design team (AOR, internal design/BIM)
  • Engineering
  • Operations and field leadership
• Support design‑assist and design‑build efforts with real‑time pricing input

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent field experience in DEC / fabrication / construction)
• 3–8+ years of estimating experience in one or more of the following:
  • Detention equipment (DEC)
  • Structural steel / fabrication
  • Precast or modular construction
  • Commercial construction with manufacturing integration

Technical Skills

• Bluebeam (takeoffs and document review)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced estimating and cost modeling)
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Shop drawings
  • Construction documents
  • Specifications

Preferred

• Experience with:
  • Procore
  • BIM/CAD/Bluebeam

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of fabrication and installation processes
• Ability to translate design into real‑world production and field costs
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills
• Effective communicator across engineering, production, and field teams
• Proactive in identifying risk and cost drivers

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package:
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

ModCorr LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.