Estimator - Flexible Schedule, Competitive Pay, Growth

Onsite Group LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Career Advancement

Job summary

Onsite Group LLC seeks an experienced Estimator to help the company make profitable business decisions by gathering information and preparing accurate estimates. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record as an Estimator.

The role requires forecasting costs for labor and materials, reviewing plans, and negotiating with suppliers, using Timberline or HCSS HeavyBid to build reliable bids and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) preferred.
• Previous Estimator experience preferred.
• Ability to forecast building costs and knowledge of estimation formulas.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Skilled in Timberline and HCSS HeavyBid.
• Excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand the project scope and requirements by studying documentation, meeting with clients, and visiting relevant locations.
• Collect necessary documentation such as plans, drawings, and project specifications.
• Determine the key variables for cost and conduct research to determine expected labor and materials costs.
• Gather bids and negotiate with service providers to secure the best possible prices.
• Create and submit estimates to project managers.
• Budget and forecast using appropriate software.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Forecasting costs

Mathematical skills

Negotiation

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

Previous Estimator experience

Tools

Timberline

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Onsite Group LLC seeks an experienced Estimator to help the company make profitable business decisions by gathering information and preparing accurate estimates. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record as an Estimator.

The role requires forecasting costs for labor and materials, reviewing plans, and negotiating with suppliers, using Timberline or HCSS HeavyBid to build reliable bids and budgets.