Junior Estimator (Utilities) - Austin, TX - up to $90k

Andersen James Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Andersen James Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Junior Estimator to support underground utility bids. You'll learn through training and mentorship while contributing to takeoffs, pricing, and bid submissions.

The role emphasizes reading plans, gathering quotes, and building pricing while you develop estimating skills with CAD or takeoff software like AgTek, TBC, Bluebeam Revu, or InSite. Great team culture and ownership mindset welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience reading construction plans and performing takeoffs.
• Detail-oriented with numerical confidence.
• Familiar with CAD or takeoff software (AgTek, TBC, Bluebeam Revu, InSite).
• Eager to learn and grow in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist bid pricing (Underground Utilities).
• Review plans and specs to build pricing.
• Gather supplier and subcontractor quotes for bids.

Skills

Takeoffs

Plans reading

Pricing support

Attention to detail

Tools

AgTek

TBC

Bluebeam Revu

InSite

Job description

Austin, TX | Up to $90k Base + Bonus + Benefits

A growing self-performing heavy civil contractor in Austin is hiring a Junior Estimator to support their underground utility bids. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants training, mentorship, and a long-term path in estimating. It’s a genuinely solid culture. People get along, they help each other out, and leadership is involved without micromanaging. If you work hard and take ownership, you’ll fit right in.

Possible backgrounds:

• 1–3 years in construction and looking to move into estimating
• Takeoff/quantity experience at a Heavy Civil Contractor

What you’ll be doing:

• Quantity takeoffs + assisting with bids (Underground Utilities)
• Reviewing plans/specs and helping build pricing
• Gathering supplier/subcontractor quotes and supporting bid submissions

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience reading construction plans and doing takeoffs.
• Detail-oriented, confident with numbers
• Comfortable in CAD or a takeoff software (AgTek, TBC, Bluebeam Revu, InSite etc.)
• Strong attitude and eagerness to learn

Austin, TX | Up to $90k Base + Bonus + Benefits