Cost Estimator

MSR-FSR • Taylor, TX

1d

About The Position

Focus:
Specializes in estimating costs, reconciling Schedule of Rates (SORs), and maintaining cost-related documentation.
Responsibilities:
Lead cost estimation projects, ensuring accuracy and reliability of cost estimates
Submit budget requests
Maintain cost & budget trackers tracking
Approved quantities
Unit rates
Acceleration costs
Maintain approved overtime logs
T&M Sheets (rework costs);
Star Rates
Free Issued Material
Incentives
Detailed direct and indirect costs
Ensure efficiency and adherence to SOPs
Maintain accurate project completion progress and estimated completion dates trackers
Schedule and attend weekly reconciliation meetings and closeout meetings; with vendors and SAS personnel
Maintain and update a historical tool costs tracker
Identify any findings or discrepancies and report them to SAS Management
MUST HAVE HIGH LEVEL EXCEL SKILLS

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction, accouting, or finance is preferred.
• 1-3 years of estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data functions).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical mindset.
• Good organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication (verbal / written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation projects, ensuring accuracy and reliability of cost estimates
• Submit budget requests
• Maintain cost & budget trackers tracking
• Approved quantities
• Unit rates
• Acceleration costs
• Maintain approved overtime logs
• T&M Sheets (rework costs)
• Star Rates
• Free Issued Material
• Incentives
• Detailed direct and indirect costs
• Ensure efficiency and adherence to SOPs
• Maintain accurate project completion progress and estimated completion dates trackers
• Schedule and attend weekly reconciliation meetings and closeout meetings; with vendors and SAS personnel
• Maintain and update a historical tool costs tracker
• Identify any findings or discrepancies and report them to SAS Management

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level