Project Estimating Specialist

OnePointe Solutions LLC; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OnePointe Solutions LLC is seeking a Project Estimator to determine project timelines, labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. You will prepare material and cost estimates, develop labor estimates, and manage vendor bids. Strong analytical and math skills, plus budgeting experience, are essential.

The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors and internal teams to deliver accurate estimates and sound cost analyses for large commercial cabinetry projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or project management.
• Experience quoting cabinetry for large commercial projects.
• Strong math, IT and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel and extend hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product.
• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service.
• Creating labor estimates.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors.
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors.
• Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis.
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
• Compiling and recording actual costs.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Project budgeting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for an organization where your voice is heard?Are you excited by the idea of making changes and building up your department? Do you value teamwork and building strong relationships with your team? If so, the OnePointe Solution's team could be a perfect fit.Our core values Hungry, Humble, Smart - are derived from Patrick Lencioni's "Ideal Team Player." We look for individuals that embody these values by being self-motivated to go above and beyond their responsibilities, sharing credit where due and offering praise to others, and are highly emotionally intelligent.Summary:Project Estimators are responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets, and potential setbacks.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Duties/Responsibilities:Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product.Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service.Creating labor estimates.Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractorsManaging bids from vendors and contractors.Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis.Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.Compiling and recording actual costs.Required Skills/Abilities:Familiarity with financial and project management principles.In-depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas.Exquisite math and IT ability with an analytical mindset.Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.Thoroughness and reliability.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to travel, when needed.Ability to extend work hours in order to complete large projects on time.Education and Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).2-3 years of prior experience in finance, cost accounting, or another project management-related experience (preferred).Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).Experience quoting metal cabinetry or plam cabinetry for large commercial projects.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.AAP/EEO StatementOnePointe Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.