Junior Estimator - Infrastructure

Royal Electric•Dallas, TX

11d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Electric Company is hiring a Junior Estimator for its Infrastructure Group in the Dallas, Texas office. The role supports estimating and bidding for electrical construction projects, with a focus on airfield, civil, and underground work. The Junior Estimator assists with estimating costs and resource requirements and contributes throughout the bid process, from reviewing project documents and completing takeoffs through bid review and handoff to the project management team after award. The position requires the ability to read construction plans and specifications, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, communicate effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively. The role may involve jobsite visits, where proper personal protective equipment and safety procedures are required. This is a non-exempt position paying $22.00–$27.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
Willingness to learn and understand the industry.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up effectively with internal and external contacts.
Detail-oriented and well organized.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Must wear proper personal protective equipment on jobsites and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday; lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach; and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or field experience.
Electrical estimating experience.
Experience using Bluebeam and estimating software.

Responsibilities

Assist with analyzing drawings, specifications, proposals, and related documents, and complete project checklists and spreadsheets.
Focus on the takeoff process and use the checklists and spreadsheets prepared for each project.
Compile counts and quantities to create bills of materials (BOMs) for requests for quote (RFQs).
Send RFQs to material vendors and subcontractors with the required BOMs and project documents.
Assist with subcontractor outreach, including good-faith efforts.
Prepare requests for information (RFIs) and submit them to an Estimator for review.
Participate in preparing and organizing bid packages.
Manage files throughout the estimating and bidding process.
Assist with final bid reviews.
Assist with the handoff to the project management team after a project is awarded, including attending project kickoff meetings when needed.
Complete miscellaneous projects as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
401(k) retirement plan with traditional and Roth options.
Medical plans, discounted dental and orthodontic services, and vision coverage.
$50,000 life insurance, with basic, voluntary, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and eight paid holidays.
Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Pet insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit.
Pharmacy discounts.
Surgery and imaging program.
Tuition reimbursement opportunity.
Wellness resources, free telehealth, and a health app.
Free peer coaching for mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation.
CancerCARE consulting and support.
Employee assistance support.
Hearing aid and laser vision care discounts.
Safety, professional, leadership, and skill-development training.
Mentorship program.
On-the-job and classroom training.
Employee referral program with an incentive for successful referrals.