Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Estimator for projects in the Houston, TX area. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Perform a variety of entry-level estimating duties associated with the development of detailed construction estimates through quantity take-offs and interaction with subcontractors and suppliers.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and/or fax machines.

Responsibilities:

• Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
• Distribution of bid documents
• Understands the project/program and its requirements
• Obtains and reviews proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Builds relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)

Requirements:

• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 3-5 years of estimating experience
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills

We offer excellent benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, and a matching 401K plan and we are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP). To learn more about Austin’s Employee-Ownership history, please go to http://www.austin-ind.com/core-values.html.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

No Agency Inquiries Please

Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.

About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)