What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Estimator - Commercial Interior Buildouts - Austin, TX position at United Contractor Services?
Who We Are
United Contractor Services is a specialty subcontractor that self-performs commercial interior construction nationwide - metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 & 10 specialties. We work on everything from large-scale commercial builds to community and institutional spaces. Our estimating group sits at the front end of all of it.
What This Job Is
This is an entry point into commercial construction estimating. You'll work under senior estimators and project managers, learning how a bid comes together from plan review to submitted number. Early on, you'll spend most of your time on quantity takeoffs, gathering vendor and supplier pricing, and assembling bid documents. As you gain experience, you'll take on more of the estimate yourself.
We're looking for someone who wants to become a full estimator, not someone looking for a temporary stop.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications across multiple interior trades
- Assist senior estimators in assembling cost estimates for labor, material, and equipment
- Request and track quotes from vendors and suppliers; organize pricing for comparison
- Review plans and specs to identify scope, exclusions, and items requiring clarification
- Maintain the bid calendar, log invitations to bid, and keep bid files organized and current
- Sit in on pre-bid meetings and site walks; take notes and track open items
- Support handoff to project management once a job is awarded
What You Need
- 1 years of estimating, takeoff, or construction experience. Field experience in interior trades counts, as does an internship or a degree in construction management, building science, or a related field
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- Solid math skills and comfort working in Excel
- Attention to detail - small errors in a takeoff turn into real money on a bid
- Organized enough to juggle several bids at different stages without losing track
- Willingness to ask questions and take direction
Helpful, Not Required
- Exposure to On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar estimating and takeoff software
- Familiarity with commercial interior scopes - framing, drywall, ceilings, or finishes
- Experience working with general contractors on the bid side
What We Offer
- Direct training from experienced estimators and project managers, not a sink-or-swim handoff
- A defined path from junior to full estimator based on demonstrated ability
- Exposure to a wide range of trades and project types, which builds a broader skill set than a single-scope shop
- A national company with room to move as you grow
- Competitive pay and benefits
Apply today!
The United Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
NOTE: We are not seeking outsourced estimating service providers.
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