Estimator

Company: MYCON General Contractors, Inc.
Location: College Station
Posted on: October 31, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description The Estimator I is responsible for aiding the project lead estimator during the bid process. Assists in preparing quantity take-offs on projects, obtaining price estimates and bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and with budgets and bids by collaborating with the preconstruction team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify scope items within plans and specifications. Inform and update preconstruction team about estimate progress and or challenges. Supports preconstruction team with all items required to submit bids. Organize, review, and analyze subcontractor proposals to identify any scope inconsistencies. Performs quantity takeoffs across multiple trades in preparation for bid and budget submission. Assist project team with required documentation for job turn-over meetings. Assists with preparing Job Turn-Over meeting scheduled by the preconstruction team. Attends pre-bid meetings and takes pictures and notes of existing site and building conditions. Inform precon team of current conditions and project challenges. Assists with preparing preconstruction strategy meetings to learn estimate and bidding processes. Maintain and update cost data base. Establish and demonstrates skills and knowledge for advancement to estimator II position. Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners. General knowledge of labor and material costs, ability to read, interpret and make quantity take–offs from drawings and specifications. General knowledge of construction procedures. Effective oral and written communication skills. Able to clearly document and record information. Strong attention to detail is required. Effective time management in working with timelines and deadlines. The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously and an accurate and timely manner. Considerable skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations. Establish and demonstrates skills and knowledge for advancement to estimator II position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's or 4 additional years of relevant experience 2 years of relevant experience Required skills needed but not limited to the following: Strong math ability. Strong Microsoft Office skills Knowledge of estimating software or database management preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; dexterity and flexibility are required for physical tasks. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 50 pounds on a periodic basis and be able to push/pull over 50 pounds on a periodic basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least eight hours per day. The employee must be able to work and adapt to outside temperature fluctuations such as the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter months. Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at MYCON. I have read the Job Description and understand the functions and objectives of the position. I understand I am responsible for compliance with all policies and procedures.

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