Junior Estimator

Southland Holdings • Grapevine, TX

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About The Position

Southland Holdings is seeking a Junior Estimator to join its growing team. Southland Holdings is a heavy civil construction company composed of six infrastructure construction companies. The Junior Estimator coordinates estimating work for assigned bids and projects, reviews project documents to determine scope and estimate requirements, prepares discipline estimates and takeoffs, consults with clients and vendors, and helps prepare and evaluate bids. The role may also review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of estimating experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience if no degree is held.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to visualize the finished product from drawings and other documents.
• Familiarity with construction work and terminology.
• Basic mathematical comprehension.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player willing to work with others and adopt new ideas and methods.
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Sage estimating software.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the total estimating effort for assigned bids and projects.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and labor-hour figures.
• Prepare discipline estimates by completing takeoffs of the scope of work.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Review design options and, where applicable, recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
• Develop knowledge of project requirements and applicable regulations, including affirmative action and DBE requirements, and review work assigned to subcontractors.
• Review the final estimate and apply strategic cost factors when necessary.
• Prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors, and determine the cost effectiveness of projects to bid.
• Set a productive, consistent, and acceptable work example.

Benefits

• Aggressive pay.
• Relocation assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation plan.
• Employee Referral Program.

What This Job Offers

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