• Experience:
• Estimating, 2 year (Required)

• Education:
• Associate (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Southland Fence is looking for a full time Estimator to work in the Residential fence & Commercial Fence Division to increase the output of quotes across the state of Texas at our headquarters in Houston, Texas. Southland Fence provides a competitive salary package based on experience which also includes company benefits. This individual will be trained and work hand in hand with the Sales & Operations Team.

About Us:

Southland Fence is a family business that has been in successful operations since 1995. Our business is comprised of a residential fence & commercial fence division. We have many employees who have worked for the company more than 10 years. We are experts in our line of work, and always remember to put family before fence!

Education & Required Skills:

• Estimating experience in Construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Utilizing a smart phone, and can learn and utilize Smith Fence software systems
• Blue Beam, or various estimating software programs for take offs to prepare take offs/estimates
• Ability to read blueprint construction drawings and specifications
• Outstanding and professional oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and is detail oriented
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• What is most important is a hard-working individual, who possesses leadership attributes, and is trainable!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and Quote a high volume of ITB’s (invitation to bid)
• Contact customers to go through any applicable questions in regard to the project needs
• Prepare estimates for customers
• Touch base and follow up with customers to close on quoted opportunities
• Review new installations with Field Operations Team
• Call in underground locates if applicable

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental/Vision insurance
• PTO
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee discounts
• Great people, & great working environment!!!

Must pass drug test, background check, and have adequate driving record and be approved by company insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Fence Estimating: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person