The Day-to-Day

Our Senior Estimators are responsible for managing multiple bids, proposals, and estimations across a variety of sites and projects while also managing a team of estimators who are doing the same! Often, our Senior Estimators are the point of contact for both project managers and vendors who provide both manpower and product as needed. Labor and production costs, materials, and logistics are the nuts and bolts of the job, and Senior Estimators at Texas Materials should know them. The Senior Estimator position is responsible for using a combination of past experiences and project specifications to accurately project the amount of materials, equipment, and man hours that must be utilized to complete a given project. Based upon these calculations, they create a project budget that is then presented to Management. All necessary details must meet not only legal but also company policies and guidelines. This role will assist the Estimating Manager in coordinating the activities of all estimators within the department.

  • Prepares detailed estimates by completing takeoff, using past cost history, and conferring with field personnel.
  • Maintains files of working documents as a backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
  • Prepare detailed reports, and information packets and communicate all aspects of the bid to field personnel on bids that are awarded.
  • May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality of availability of materials.
  • Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and the environment. Report any problems to the Estimating Manager, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
  • Minimum supervision provided when estimating items in own discipline.
  • Independently estimates a large-sized project.
  • Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Regular and timely attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills You Need

  • 10 years of construction estimating experience.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.
  • Experience with estimating software.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with estimating and bidding software.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
  • Skills needed include leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organization.
  • Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with management, team members, vendors, and internal and external customers.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Perks & Benefits

Texas Materials gives you the training, tools, and benefits you need to Pave Your Own Way, provide for your family, and grow with us in a competitive industry. Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees.

  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion.
  • On the job training.
  • Highly competitive base pay.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
  • Group retirement savings program.
  • Health and wellness programs.

Growth Opportunities

Many of our Senior Estimators go on to work in project management and other supervisory roles. We believe in building our employees up so they can graduate to the next phase of their career. Hear from one of our Estimator Project Managers below to learn more.

The Day-to-Day

Our Senior Estimators are responsible for managing multiple bids, proposals, and estimations across a variety of sites and projects while also managing a team of estimators who are doing the same! Often, our Senior Estimators are the point of contact for both project managers and vendors who provide both manpower and product as needed. Labor and production costs, materials, and logistics are the nuts and bolts of the job, and Senior Estimators at Texas Materials should know them. The Senior Estimator position is responsible for using a combination of past experiences and project specifications to accurately project the amount of materials, equipment, and man hours that must be utilized to complete a given project. Based upon these calculations, they create a project budget that is then presented to Management. All necessary details must meet not only legal but also company policies and guidelines. This role will assist the Estimating Manager in coordinating the activities of all estimators within the department.

  • Prepares detailed estimates by completing takeoff, using past cost history, and conferring with field personnel.
  • Maintains files of working documents as a backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
  • Prepare detailed reports, and information packets and communicate all aspects of the bid to field personnel on bids that are awarded.
  • May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality of availability of materials.
  • Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and the environment. Report any problems to the Estimating Manager, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
  • Minimum supervision provided when estimating items in own discipline.
  • Independently estimates a large-sized project.
  • Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Regular and timely attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills You Need

  • 10 years of construction estimating experience.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.
  • Experience with estimating software.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with estimating and bidding software.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
  • Skills needed include leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organization.
  • Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with management, team members, vendors, and internal and external customers.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Perks & Benefits

Texas Materials gives you the training, tools, and benefits you need to Pave Your Own Way, provide for your family, and grow with us in a competitive industry. Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees.

  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion.
  • On the job training.
  • Highly competitive base pay.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
  • Group retirement savings program.
  • Health and wellness programs.

Growth Opportunities

Many of our Senior Estimators go on to work in project management and other supervisory roles. We believe in building our employees up so they can graduate to the next phase of their career. Hear from one of our Estimator Project Managers below to learn more.

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