Ground Up Commercial Construction Estimator

Michael Page; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growing pipeline of industrial work

Large-scale projects exposure

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative leadership

Family-oriented culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Jr. Estimator for ground-up industrial construction in Austin, TX.

You will develop conceptual, budgetary, and hard bid estimates, review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and collaborate with preconstruction, operations, and business development teams. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in estimating for commercial/industrial projects, experience with warehouses or distribution centers, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of estimating experience within commercial or industrial construction.
• Experience estimating ground-up industrial projects is required.
• Proven experience with warehouses, distribution centers, logistics facilities, manufacturing buildings, or cold storage facilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction methods, building systems, and site development.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and bid evaluations.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-management skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and hard bid estimates for ground-up industrial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to develop complete project pricing.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.
• Solicit, level, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Support proposal development and contribute to winning new business opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Relationship-management

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Join a fast-growing contractor with a true family atmosphere
• Work on premier high-rise and Class A commercial projects

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing commercial general contractor recognized for its commitment to quality, client relationships, and employee development. Despite significant growth and an expanding project portfolio, the company has maintained a close-knit, family-oriented culture where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Their leadership team is highly engaged, creating an environment where employees can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Job Description

As the Jr. Estimator, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates for industrial construction projects while partnering closely with preconstruction, operations, and business development teams.

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and hard bid estimates for ground-up industrial projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to develop complete project pricing
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses
• Solicit, level, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Collaborate with project teams throughout the preconstruction process
• Support proposal development and contribute to winning new business 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.

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.

The Successful Applicant

For the Jr. Estimator - Ground up Commercial Construction we are seeking:

• 3-5 years of estimating experience within commercial or industrial construction
• Experience estimating ground-up industrial projects is required
• Proven experience with warehouses, distribution centers, logistics facilities, manufacturing buildings, or cold storage facilities
• Strong understanding of industrial construction methods, building systems, and site development
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and bid evaluations
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-management skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial work
• Exposure to large-scale, high-profile industrial and logistics developments
• Clear advancement opportunities as the business continues to expand
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive workplace culture
• Family-oriented environment where employees are genuinely valued
• Competitive compensation package, benefits, and long-term career growth