Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Business
Estimator
Prepares preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates generally for medium-size to larger projects with experience in one or more trades.
- Analyzes drawings anduses applicable software toperform material take-offsfor detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing. Ensures potential issues with estimates are discussed with manager.
- Performs more complex red-liningof documents.
- Partners with Lead Estimator or Chief Estimator to finalize
Field Estimate and Bid (FEB). Presents bids to Project Executives and Project Managers. - Generates reports and interprets them for Project Review. Transfers information in tofinal review format and builds FEB for review.
- Participates in client interview meetings to discuss project.
- Stays current with best practices and shares information withteamas necessary.
- Trains and mentors less-experienced Estimators.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and or related experience
- Minimum 5years’relevant experience,including managing people
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills
- Strongability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Strongability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Strong knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Strong ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and pr orations to practical situations
- Ability to translate concepts and information into images; applies design principles
- Strong drafting skills
- Strong Exceland Word skills
- Strong knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
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Job Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Alternate Location
Greater Phoenix Area
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