Overview Join Southland Industries as an Estimator to prepare budgets and detailed estimates for medium to large projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs with specialized software, and price units while flagging potential issues to the manager. You'll collaborate with Lead/Chief Estimator to finalize the FEB, present bids to executives, and generate project-review reports. You will train junior estimators and share best practices in a fast-paced, employee owned environment that values growth and impact.
Compensation / Benefits- 401(k) plan with 50% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee-paid)
- Annual bonus program
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans
- Paid parental leave
- Training/professional development opportunities
Responsibilities- Prepare preliminary budgets and detailed estimates for medium to large projects
- Analyze drawings and perform material take-offs using software for unit pricing
- Discuss potential issues with estimates with the manager
- Red-line documents and assist in FEB finalization with Lead/Chief Estimator
- Present bids to Project Executives and Project Managers
- Generate and interpret reports for project reviews
- Transfer information into final review format and build FEB for review
- Participate in client interview meetings
- Mentor less-experienced estimators and stay current with best practices
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience (not mandatory)
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience including managing people
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Strong ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Strong knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Strong ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations
- Ability to translate concepts into images and apply design principles
- Strong drafting skills
- Strong Excel and Word skills
- Strong knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Analytical mindset
- Mentoring and coaching
- Cost estimation and take-off
- Reading drawings and specifications
- Excel and Word proficiency
