Estimator I

Southland Industries; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries in Haltom City, Texas, is looking for an estimator to assist with preliminary budgets and estimates for smaller projects in construction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

The role involves assisting with various responsibilities such as analyzing drawings, developing project updates, tracking quantities, and maintaining project documentation. Southland Industries offers an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Competent analytical skills are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preliminary budgets and estimates for smaller projects.
• Tracks and adjusts quantities and resolves discrepancies.
• Maintains a file of working project documents for estimates.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Basic mathematical calculations

Excel skills

Basic drafting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent training

Tools

Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical

Sheet Metal Estimating software

Job description

Position Summary

Assistswith preliminary budgets, conceptualestimatesand detail estimatesgenerally forsmaller, less complex projects with experience in specific trade.

Position Details

• Assistswith analysis ofdrawings anduses applicable software toperform material take-offsfor detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing.
• Assistswith developing project updates and bid package estimatedocuments’comparison
• Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed.Assistswith resolving discrepancies.
• Assistswith researching and compiling historical cost data andkeepsdatabase current for use in future estimate preparation.
• Maintainsfileof workingprojectdocuments for back-up to estimating figures.
• Responds to basic questions from internal managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineeringpreferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and or related experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Goodanalytical skills
• Basic ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Basic ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• General knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Basic ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations to practical situations
• Basic drafting skills
• Competent Exceland Word skills
• Basic knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.