Senior Mechanical Estimator - Lead Budgets & Bids

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Southland Industries in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for medium to large projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and price units while coordinating with the Lead Estimator to finalize bids.

The role involves presenting bids, generating reports for review, staying current with industry practices, training less-experienced estimators, and contributing to a high-performance project team in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, including managing people.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Strong ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs and principles.
• Strong ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations to practical situations.
• Ability to translate concepts and information into images; applies design principles.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Strong knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes drawings and uses applicable software to perform material take-offs for detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing.
• Performs more complex red-lining of documents.
• Partners with Lead Estimator or Chief Estimator to finalize Field Estimate and Bid (FEB). Presents bids to Project Executives and Project Managers.
• Generates reports and interprets them for Project Review. Transfers information into final review format and builds FEB for review.
• Participates in client interview meetings to discuss project.
• Stays current with best practices and shares information with team as necessary.
• Trains and mentors less-experienced Estimators.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Interpret cost data and systems

Read and understand specs/drawings

Construction costs and principles

Mathematical calculations (fractions,\

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical

Sheet Metal Estimating software

Job description

Southland Industries in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for medium to large projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and price units while coordinating with the Lead Estimator to finalize bids.

The role involves presenting bids, generating reports for review, staying current with industry practices, training less-experienced estimators, and contributing to a high-performance project team in