Estimator I: Budgets, Takeoffs & Small-Project Pricing

Southland Industries; Pflugerville (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Résumé du poste

Southland Industries is seeking an Estimator‑in‑training to assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates on smaller projects. The role involves analyzing drawings, performing material take-offs, and preparing unit cost pricing using estimating software.

You will help track quantities, compare bid packages, and maintain cost data for future estimates. Strong communication, math, and drafting basics are essential in this on‑site position that supports project teams across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and or related experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical 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 Excel and Word skills
• Basic knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software

Responsabilités

• Assists with preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates for smaller, less complex projects
• Assists with analysis of drawings and uses software to perform material take-offs for detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing
• Assists with developing project updates and bid package estimate documents’ comparison
• Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed and resolves discrepancies
• Researches and compiles historical cost data and keeps database current for future estimate preparation
• Maintains file of working project documents for back-up to estimating figures
• Responds to basic questions from internal managers

Connaissances

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Mathematics & fractions

Reading drawings/specifications

Excel and Word

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Outils

Quick Pen Auto Bid

Sheet Metal Estimating software

Estimating software basics

Description du poste

Southland Industries is seeking an Estimator‑in‑training to assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates on smaller projects. The role involves analyzing drawings, performing material take-offs, and preparing unit cost pricing using estimating software.

You will help track quantities, compare bid packages, and maintain cost data for future estimates. Strong communication, math, and drafting basics are essential in this on‑site position that supports project teams across the