XPL Estimator & Electrical: DFMA-Driven Project Bids

Turner Construction Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced estimator for the xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility to prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specifications across structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. The role collaborates with vendors, clients, and internal teams to define scope and optimize pricing.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of related experience, knowledge of DFMA, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in structural, mechanical and/or electrical disciplines, highly desirable.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents.
• Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of project requirements and develop accurate estimates.
• Ability to manage concurrent demands and meet established deadlines.
• Familiarity with operating procedures and methods of other xPL departments—Design & Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics Operations.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and third‑party integrators to gather information to develop estimates.
• Analytic skills to generate comprehensive analysis.
• Familiarity with Design For Manufacturing (DFMA) practices.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and estimating software.
• Limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take‑offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in identified xPL project scope.
• Collaborate with the xPL team and stakeholders to understand boundaries of the proposed scope of work and identified xPL solutions and products.
• Apply Design For Manufacturing (DFMA) knowledge to understand project and product specific requirements for xPL manufacturing and facility capacity.
• Lead document management for the project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure, and distributing information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with defining the set‑up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix.
• Serve as liaison between vendors, suppliers, third‑party integrators, client, and xPL manufacturing facility to document coordination and facilitate scope definitions and clarifications.
• Coordinate with xPL Manufacturing and Procurement teams to obtain best‑in‑market pricing for materials and commodities; seek “or equal” substitutions that enhance price competitiveness of xPL solutions and products.
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, and commodities, and material costing to develop standard information for assessing xPL solution and/or product estimated costs.
• Develop xPL value analysis studies including evaluation of schedule, cost, and labor benefits of xPL solutions.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive xPL solutions scoping including contract documents, logistics, facility capacity, and schedule.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned materials, products, and/or trades; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate(s) and/or stick‑built alternatives.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor, supplier, and/or third‑party integrator proposals relative to their scopes of work and document and organize information for price leveling and/or comparison.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts within vendors, suppliers, and third‑party integrator organizations to gain understanding of core competencies, capacities, and capabilities and to support estimating efforts and functions.
• Maintain pricing histories and materials/commodities cost databases.
• May supervise xPL team members as assigned.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

DFMA knowledge

Estimating

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced estimator for the xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility to prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specifications across structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. The role collaborates with vendors, clients, and internal teams to define scope and optimize pricing.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of related experience, knowledge of DFMA, and strong analytical skills.