Estimator II - Light Industrial

Estimator II – Light Industrial

We are seeking a skilled Estimator II with proven experience in light industrial and design‑build projects to join our growing team. The position is open to candidates in any of our regional offices – Austin, TX;
Kansas City, KS;
Dallas, TX; and Jacksonville, FL. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic, forward‑thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration.

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), our culture is built on hard work – while enjoying ourselves in the process. Our family of construction companies prides itself on an almost 90‑year history, a 100% employee‑ownership structure, competitive pay and benefits, and most of all, our people. We truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and that’s why we place a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry.

The Estimator II analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. The role prepares estimates establishing the value of work, routinely interacts with vendors and trade partners in preparation of estimates.

• Utilize effective organizational and time management strategies to ensure multiple assignments are completed efficiently, on time, and with high accuracy.
• Scope and tabulate trade partner quotes for conformance with bid documents to determine the value of the work (assignments include complex and major scopes of work).
• Complete assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Review bid documents thoroughly, contribute input to project approach plan, determine scope of work and required content of estimate, and take an active role in risk analysis of projects.
• Identify conflicts and ambiguities within bid documents and work toward resolution to ensure a complete scope of work and required content of estimate.
• Analyze costs, gather cost data, organize into a useful format for future pricing and updates to the cost database.
• Ensure clear and concise communication in both verbal and written formats, effectively conveying information to team members, clients, and stakeholders to support collaboration and project success.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships within the company and across the industry to foster collaboration and enhance professional networks.
• Actively participate in project handoff meetings and the 360 project review process.

• Ability to scope, tabulate and estimate architectural, structural, and civil scopes, and ability to scope and tabulate MEP scopes.
• Exhibits mastery of bid administration processes.
• Excellent bid document reading and interpretation.
• Advanced technical skills in quantity takeoff, cost estimating, scoping and bid tabulation.
• Developing technical skill set includes exposure to project scheduling, constructability reviews, compiling cost data, cost analysis, budgeting, proposal response, pre‑construction services, general conditions review, and value engineering.
• Improved written and verbal communication to clearly convey critical information and understanding among team, trade partners, and clients.
• Demonstrates sound analytical thinking skills with regard to more complex tasks, scopes and projects.
• Collaborating with others – ability to anticipate the needs of others.
• Continuous learning – tries new approaches to maximize learning opportunities.

• 4+ years of related work experience.
• Field experience preferred.
• Experience in design‑build for light industrial projects preferred.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four‑year college/university or equivalent experience.

• Physical demands are moderate: the employee may sit comfortably to do the work but may be required to walk, stand, bend, or lift moderately heavy (25–50 lb) items. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above‑average agility and dexterity. Availability to travel as needed.

Cerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer—EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management

Construction