Junior Estimator, Ground-Up Commercial Construction

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

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.