Estimator in Training: Drive Precise Bid Costs

The Burt Group, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burt Group, Inc. is seeking a Junior Estimator in Austin, TX to support the estimating team in projecting and controlling construction costs across a variety of projects.

You will gather data from blueprints and specifications, assist in bid preparation, and help with contract administration to deliver accurate cost breakdowns. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, proficient with Excel and estimator software, and able to communicate effectively with project teams, vendors, and clients

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze numerical information, construction plans, and drawings to determine project requirements and budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project scoping and bid preparation for multiple bids.
• Support senior estimators with proposal accuracy on bid day.
• Ensure complete subcontractor and trade coverage across active bids.
• Create and distribute bid invitations; solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain master subcontractor list for Ground Up and TI projects.
• Prepare material takeoffs and enter quantitative data accurately.
• Maintain project documentation and drawing revisions.
• Attend project site visits to evaluate field conditions.
• Provide clear reporting updates to management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Documentation & reporting

Communication

MS Office & OST tools

Tools

OST

SmartBid

Bluebeam

PlanHub

Job description

The Burt Group, Inc. is seeking a Junior Estimator in Austin, TX to support the estimating team in projecting and controlling construction costs across a variety of projects.

You will gather data from blueprints and specifications, assist in bid preparation, and help with contract administration to deliver accurate cost breakdowns. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, proficient with Excel and estimator software, and able to communicate effectively with project teams, vendors, and clients