Senior Estimator

Southland Industries Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Annual bonus

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible spending plans

Parental leave

Holidays and vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries Inc. is seeking an estimator to bid for hospitality, healthcare, data centers, and other sectors. You will prepare take-offs, review drawings and specs, and assemble estimates for small to mid-size projects while contributing to larger bids as part of a team.

Role requires strong MEP knowledge, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 7–10 years of experience. Quickpen experience is a plus, with opportunity to work closely with the Chief Estimator.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of piping/plumbing design and take-offs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in commercial MEP engineering, project management, plumbing installation, or estimating.
• Quickpen experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft quantified take-offs using Auto Bid Mechanical.
• Determine the scope of work and contents of the estimate from RFPs, specs, and drawings.
• Analyze and compare subcontractor bids and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator to finalize estimate reports and defend the estimate.

Skills

Piping/Plumbing design

Take-offs experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Auto Bid Mechanical

Quickpen

Job description

Position Summary

The position is responsible for estimating bids for various markets including; hospitality, healthcare, data centers, commercial, institutional, municipal, and other projects in the public and private sector.

Position Details

• Craft quantified take-offs using Auto Bid Mechanical (formerly Quick Pen) Estimating software.
• Determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate by reviewing RFP’s, specifications, basis of design and drawings; then developing estimates for small to medium-sized projects independently and contributing to large project estimates as part of a team.
• Analyze and compare subcontractor/supplier bids and proactively troubleshoot project issues before they occur.
• Partner with the Chief Estimator to finalize estimate reports to evaluate job costs and profitability; as well as provide a clear defense of your estimate support and its accuracy.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• A passion for lifelong learning and the drive to succeed.
• Exquisite time management skills and ability to creatively solve problems.
• Accountability and take initiative on your projects. Accountability is one of Southland’s highest values.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Piping/Plumbing design, experience in preparing take-offs, knowledge of industry equipment and system operations. We’re design, build, mechanical - it’s what we do!
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management and/or equivalent technical training.
• 7-10 years of commercial MEP engineering, project management, plumbing installation, and/or estimating is required.
• Quickpen experience is a plus.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurancePre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).