Estimator | Ground up Construction - Austin

Michael Page; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Benefits

Career growth

Job summary

MPI, a respected construction industry client, seeks an Estimator to drive the estimating process from concept through bid submission for ground-up commercial projects in Austin, TX. The role collaborates with preconstruction leadership and operations to develop accurate pricing and compelling proposals.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction, with exposure to light industrial, tilt-wall, warehouse, or office sectors.

Qualifications

• Prepare detailed estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate pricing.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop budgets, quantity takeoffs, and conceptual estimates.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Partner with project management and operations teams during preconstruction.
• Support client presentations and bid submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate pricing.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop budgets, quantity takeoffs, and conceptual estimates.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Partner with project management and operations teams during preconstruction.
• Support client presentations and bid submissions.

Skills

Estimating

Ground-up construction

Bid analysis

Reading drawings

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Strong pipeline of ground-up industrial projects
• Employee-owned culture with long-term growth

• Strong pipeline of ground-up industrial projects
• Employee-owned culture with long-term growth

Client Details

Our client is a respected commercial general contractor known for delivering quality ground-up construction projects across the industrial and office sectors. With a strong reputation for client service, repeat business, and employee development, the company offers a collaborative environment where team members can make a meaningful impact.

Description

Reporting into preconstruction leadership, the Estimator will be responsible for driving the estimating process from initial concept through bid submission.

• Prepare detailed estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate pricing
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals
• Develop budgets, quantity takeoffs, and conceptual estimates
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Partner with project management and operations teams during preconstruction
• Support client presentations and bid submissions
  

Profile

• 3+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction
• Experience with ground-up projects required
• Exposure to light industrial, tilt-wall, warehouse, distribution, or office construction preferred
• Strong understanding of construction costs, scheduling, and sequencing
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts
• Proficiency with industry estimating software and Microsoft Office

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career advancement opportunities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.