Estimator 1

Lonestar Lighting & Technology • Grand Prairie, TX

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About The Position

Lonestar Lighting and Technology is seeking a Junior Estimator to support its Quotations, Estimating, and sales teams. The role helps accurately assess prospective residential and commercial construction projects for the costs, revenue, and materials associated with electrical components and lighting. The Estimator works with internal and external stakeholders—including general contractors, manufacturers, and representative agencies—to gather the information needed to prepare projections, under the guidance of others. The ideal candidate is eager to learn about the industry, estimation processes, and best practices.

The position involves reviewing project information and assisting with estimates and lighting-package reports. Reports are reviewed by estimators or leadership before customer approval. The job description provides a general outline of expected duties and notes that management may assign additional responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal communication, critical-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong desire to learn about the industry, estimation processes, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to assess projects and identify time, labor, and material-cost requirements.
• Support the reading of blueprints and analysis of other applicable documents to help prepare estimates.
• Prepare reports detailing the full scope of lighting packages for review by estimators or leadership before customer approval.
• Collaborate with estimators to compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Obtain and maintain current information on manufacturers’ pricing structures and recommend cost-reduction options where available.
• Review estimators’ calculations, analyses, and estimate adjustments.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and match
• Paid time off
• Specified holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED