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Located in Victoria, TX

Salary: $50,000- $60,000

Estimator

📍 Victoria, TX
💰 $50,000–$60,000 (DOE) + Performance Bonuses
🏢 Full-Time | In-Office

Position Overview

Seeking a detail-driven, in-house Estimator to manage projects from concept through final bid for residential barn-dominiums, metal farm and ranch buildings, and commercial metal structures.

This role translates architectural designs into comprehensive and profitable cost plans. The Estimator plays a critical role in ensuring each project is accurately budgeted, financially viable, and aligned with timelines before breaking ground.

Key Responsibilities

🔎 Project Analysis & Planning

  • Review blueprints, architectural drawings, and scope-of-work documents

  • Analyze projects beginning from conceptual sketches to full plans

  • Research permits, insurance requirements, WPIA documentation, and local code compliance

  • Coordinate feasibility considerations including grading, utilities, drainage, and site challenges

📐 Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Estimation

  • Perform detailed material takeoffs (metal packages, lumber, finishes, equipment, etc.)

  • Calculate labor costs across all trades (framing, electrical, plumbing, concrete, etc.)

  • Obtain and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotes

  • Research up-to-date pricing and market fluctuations

  • Utilize AI tools and estimating software for efficiency and optimization

⚠ Risk Assessment & Budget Development

  • Identify potential site and market risks (rock, drainage, price volatility, safety requirements)

  • Build contingency planning into project budgets

  • Develop accurate, professional proposals and bid packages

  • Ensure projects are positioned to meet target budgets and timelines

🤝 Collaboration & Cost Control

  • Work closely with architects, designers, project managers, and clients

  • Align cost expectations with design decisions

  • Monitor project costs during construction

  • Forecast and proactively address potential overruns

Qualifications

  • Experience in construction estimating (metal building experience preferred)

  • Strong understanding of residential and/or commercial construction processes

  • Proficiency in takeoff and estimating software (AI familiarity a plus)

  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  • Ability to work in-office and collaborate daily with the team

  • Self-motivated with a profitability mindset

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50,000–$60,000 salary (based on experience)

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities

  • Standard paid holidays

  • Standard PTO

  • No additional benefits offered at this time

Express Office: Victoria
2001 East Sabine Street
Suite 201
Victoria, TX 77901
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