Estimator I: Budgets & Takeoffs — Employee-Owned Growth

Southland Industries, Inc.; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries in Pflugerville, Texas is seeking an Estimator to assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for smaller, less complex projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and help prepare bid packages.

The role supports project teams with cost data, updates estimates, tracks quantities, and maintains historical cost databases. Strong communication and basic analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret cost data and drawings.
• Knowledge of construction costs and principles.
• Basic math and budgeting calculations.
• Experience with Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with estimating software tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary budgets and estimates for smaller, less complex projects.
• Perform material take-offs and pricing using drawings and specs.
• Develop bid package estimates and updates.
• Track quantities and resolve discrepancies.
• Research historical cost data and maintain databases.
• Maintain working project documents and respond to internal queries.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Trade school or equivalent

Tools

Quick Pen

Auto Bid Mechanical

Sheet Metal Estimating

Excel

Word

Job description

Southland Industries in Pflugerville, Texas is seeking an Estimator to assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for smaller, less complex projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and help prepare bid packages.

The role supports project teams with cost data, updates estimates, tracks quantities, and maintains historical cost databases. Strong communication and basic analytical skills are essential.