Jr. Estimator

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

As the Junior Estimator, you will assist the estimating team in projecting and controlling construction costs across a variety of projects. From gathering data from blueprints and specifications to supporting bid preparation and contract administration, you will play an essential role in delivering accurate cost breakdowns and ensuring project success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Bid Preparation & Scoping

• Project Scoping: Assist in scoping projects to create comprehensive lists of required subcontractors, trades, and materials.
• Proposal Support: Assist senior estimators in collecting, reviewing, and verifying proposal accuracy on bid day.
• Bid Day Coverage: Ensure complete subcontractor and trade coverage across all active project bids.

Procurement & Partner Management

• Bid Invitation: Create and distribute bid invitations to subcontractors, specialty trades, and supply houses.
• Bid Solicitation: Actively obtain and track bids from subcontractors, specialty trades, supply houses, and market competitors.
• Database Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining and updating the master subcontractor list for both Ground Up and Tenant Improvement (TI) sectors.

Estimation & Project Oversight

• Material Takeoffs: Prepare detailed quantitative material takeoffs and handle precise data entry of quantity takeoffs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date project correspondence, documentation, and drawing revisions.
• Site Visits: Attend project site visits as necessary to evaluate field conditions and gather critical data.
• Leadership Reporting: Provide clear, structured recaps and documentation updates to management.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze numerical information, construction plans, and drawings to determine project requirements and budget limits.
• Operational Strengths: High level of detail orientation, excellent documentation, and strong reporting skills.
• Execution: Self-starter with a proven track record of focus, quality output, and a deep understanding of strict project deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored for collaboration with work teams, project managers, vendors, clients, building owners, and senior management.
• Technical Proficiency: Computer literate with intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook. Experience with industry software such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST), SmartBid, Bluebeam, and PlanHub is preferred.