Junior Construction Estimator: Budgets & Takeoffs

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

Job summary

Southland Industries, Inc. is seeking an estimator assistant to support preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for smaller projects, and to analyze drawings for material take-offs.

The role involves updating bid packages, tracking quantities, compiling historical cost data, and maintaining project document files. Strong Excel/Word skills and solid written communication are required.

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates generally for smaller, less complex projects with experience in specific trade.
• Assists with analysis of drawings and uses applicable 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. Assists with resolving discrepancies
• Assists with researching and compiling historical cost data and keeps database current for use in future estimate preparation.
• Maintains file of working project documents for back-up to estimating figures.
• Responds to basic questions from internal managers.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Reading drawings

Drafting

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering or trade training

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Southland Industries, Inc. is seeking an estimator assistant to support preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for smaller projects, and to analyze drawings for material take-offs.

The role involves updating bid packages, tracking quantities, compiling historical cost data, and maintaining project document files. Strong Excel/Word skills and solid written communication are required.