Senior Electrical Estimator & Project Lead

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries, a leading MEP firm in the United States, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function for large, multi-trade projects. You will assemble materials, prequalify sub-contractor proposals and support the Chief Estimator with presentations and budget reports.

You will develop deliverables, timelines, and resource plans, while mentoring team members, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring adherence to schedules and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM or Engineering preferred, or equivalent training.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience, including 3 years’ people and project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong people-management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Highly proficient in interpreting plans and specifications
• Excellent Excel and Word skills
• Excellent knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software
• Ability to set deadlines and adhere to project schedules

Responsibilities

• Determine and assemble materials required for preparation of an estimate.
• Acquires and prequalifies material and sub-contractor proposals.
• Assist Chief Estimator with preparing estimate presentations, special studies, budget reports and estimating documents for projects and client presentations.
• Develops realistic deliverables, timelines, and measures of success; determines and allocates resources; communicates progress with key stakeholders.
• Delegates work to team. Provides performance feedback and coaching as necessary
• Oversees and performs red-lining documents at all levels.
• Negotiates with vendors as necessary.
• Implements industry standards and changes; keeps current of industry standards and best practices.
• Communicates progress with stakeholders and leads multi-function project estimating.
• Leads estimating for multi-function projects and ensures detail estimates accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

People management

Presentation skills

Customer service

Project management

Negotiation

Plans & specs

Estimating software

AutoBid

Sheet metal estimating

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Trade school or equivalent training

Tools

AutoBid

Sheet Metal Estimating

Excel

Word

Job description

Southland Industries, a leading MEP firm in the United States, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function for large, multi-trade projects. You will assemble materials, prequalify sub-contractor proposals and support the Chief Estimator with presentations and budget reports.

You will develop deliverables, timelines, and resource plans, while mentoring team members, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring adherence to schedules and industry standards.