Estimator

Insight Global; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A construction services firm based in San Antonio is seeking a Lead Recruiter to manage estimating for projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a background in the construction industry, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include developing scopes, performing take-offs, and coordinating with subcontractors. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Background and understanding of the construction industry.
• Proven experience solutioning and creating estimates.
• High attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Understand basic construction concepts.
• Work with varying levels of documentation.
• Identify areas for protection and improvements.
• Develop scope and pricing.
• Perform take-offs and pricing.
• Handle projects without formal plans.
• Leverage estimating tools.
• Coordinate with MEP trades.
• Ensure compliance with JOC standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of construction industry

Experience in creating statements of work

Ability to perform take-offs

Coordination of pricing quotes with subcontractors

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

E4Clicks

RSMeans

Job description

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Lead Recruiter, NextGen Engineering at Insight Global

Must Haves

• HS Diploma or GED
• Background and understanding of the construction industry and cycle
• Experience solutioning and creating statements of work and estimates by walking a job site, not having a set of plans and specs given
• Proven experience in take offs and coordinating pricing quotes with subcontractors
• Must have a high attention to detail
• They will be estimating by trying to find the best way to execute – could be many ways to see how to build something or what parts to put together

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Understand basic construction concepts, including differences between commercial and municipal projects (e.g., sewage systems, parks and recreation facilities).
• Work with varying levels of documentation:
  • Sometimes receive full plans and specifications; other times, create scope of work from site walks and stakeholder input.
• Identify key areas for protection and improvements (lighting, pavement, playground equipment) based on comments and observations.
• Develop scope and pricing:
  • Build out subcontractor lists and determine sources for materials and equipment.
  • Estimate labor hours and manpower requirements.
• Perform take-offs and pricing:
  • Use plans/specs or field notes to create detailed line-item estimates.
  • Send scopes to subcontractors, compare their take-offs and pricing, and consolidate into a master estimate sheet.
  • Communicate with subcontractors for clarifications and adjustments.
• Handle projects without formal plans:
  • Walk jobs in the field, take detailed notes, and create statements of work.
  • Translate field observations into actionable scopes for subcontractors.
• Leverage estimating tools:
  • Apply E4Clicks and RSMeans for pricing based on quality standards and national cost indexes.
  • Break down costs line by line (e.g., dumpster rental, haul‑away, lighting fixtures) rather than lump‑sum pricing.
  • Understand differences from general contracting estimators (who price by room or system).
• Coordinate with MEP trades:
  • Engage electrical and mechanical experts as needed for complex scopes.
• Ensure compliance with Job Order Contracting (JOC) standards:
  • Maintain transparency and accuracy in pricing sheets (JIPs – Job Item Pricing Sheets).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)