Senior Estimator — Bids, Budgets & Mentorship

Southland Industries, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an experienced estimator to prepare preliminary, conceptual, and detailed budgets for medium to large projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and price units with software tools.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to finalize FEBs, present bids to executives, and generate review-ready reports. The role includes mentoring junior estimators and staying current with industry practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; trade school acceptable
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including managing people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and cost data interpretation
• Ability to read specifications and drawings; knowledge of construction costs

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detailed estimates
• Analyze drawings and perform material take-offs using software
• Collaborate with Lead Estimator or Chief Estimator to finalize FEB and bids
• Present bids to Project Executives and Project Managers
• Generate reports and interpret them for project reviews
• Mentor less-experienced estimators
• Stay current with best practices and share with the team

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Cost analysis

Communication

Excel

Word

Drawings interpretation

Reading specs

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Quick Pen

AutoBid Mechanical

Sheet Metal Estimating

Cost estimating software

Job description

Southland Industries seeks an experienced estimator to prepare preliminary, conceptual, and detailed budgets for medium to large projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and price units with software tools.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to finalize FEBs, present bids to executives, and generate review-ready reports. The role includes mentoring junior estimators and staying current with industry practices.