Junior Estimator: Grow in Costing & Bids

The Burt Group, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burt Group, Inc. is seeking a Junior Estimator in Austin, TX to support the estimating team across multiple construction projects. You will gather data from blueprints and specifications, assist bid preparation, and help manage contract administration to deliver accurate cost breakdowns.

You will work closely with senior estimators, participate in bid day activities, and help maintain documentation, data entry, and field data from site visits to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze numerical information, construction plans, and drawings to determine project requirements and budget limits.
• High level of detail orientation, excellent documentation, and strong reporting skills.
• Self-starter with focus, quality output, and adherence to strict project deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with teams, vendors, clients, and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scoping projects to create comprehensive lists of required subcontractors, trades, and materials.
• Assist senior estimators in collecting, reviewing, and verifying proposal accuracy on bid day.
• Ensure complete subcontractor and trade coverage across all active project bids.
• Create and distribute bid invitations to subcontractors, trades, and supply houses.
• Actively obtain and track bids from subcontractors, trades, supply houses, and market competitors.
• Maintain the master subcontractor list for Ground Up and TI sectors.
• Prepare detailed quantitative material takeoffs and enter data accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date project correspondence, documentation, and drawing revisions.
• Attend project site visits as necessary to evaluate field conditions and gather data.
• Provide clear, structured recaps and documentation updates to management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Documentation

Communication

Execution

Tools

OST

SmartBid

Bluebeam

PlanHub

Job description

The Burt Group, Inc. is seeking a Junior Estimator in Austin, TX to support the estimating team across multiple construction projects. You will gather data from blueprints and specifications, assist bid preparation, and help manage contract administration to deliver accurate cost breakdowns.

You will work closely with senior estimators, participate in bid day activities, and help maintain documentation, data entry, and field data from site visits to drive successful project outcomes.