Junior Construction Estimator: Budgets & Takeoffs

Southland Industries; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an estimator-assistant to support preliminary budgets, conceptual and detail estimates for smaller projects. You will review drawings, perform material take-offs, and price units using cost data and Accubid, while updating bid packages and maintaining estimating records.

The role involves tracking quantities, resolving discrepancies, and responding to internal managers with summarize data and insights.

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 Accubid

Responsibilities

• 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

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Trade school or equivalent training

Tools

Excel

Accubid

Cost data systems

Job description

Southland Industries seeks an estimator-assistant to support preliminary budgets, conceptual and detail estimates for smaller projects. You will review drawings, perform material take-offs, and price units using cost data and Accubid, while updating bid packages and maintaining estimating records.

The role involves tracking quantities, resolving discrepancies, and responding to internal managers with summarize data and insights.