- Junior
 - Escritório em Austin
 
Job Summary  
This position is responsible for developing cost estimates and construction schedules — from rough-order-of-magnitude to detailed working level — and presenting results in formats suitable for use by clients, design teams, and project leaders. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and a creative approach to problem-solving.  
Key Responsibilities
- Meet and collaborate with clients, engineers, and internal teams to thoroughly understand project requirements.
 - Analyze project specifications, drawings, and documents to compile project notes, RFIs, scope definitions, and clarifications.
 - Measure buildings, verify dimensions, and perform test cuts whenrequired.
 - Conduct take-offs and prepareaccuratecost estimates using Edge Estimating software.
 - Review and interpret Notice to Proceed letters, contracts, and scopes to ensure alignment with pricing accuracy.
 - Evaluate existing and proposed processes, staffing, and materials toidentifyopportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
 - Draft detailed cost estimates and proposals based on data analysis, distributing reports to project managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders.
 - Generate reports forecasting production scenarios and make recommendations based on findings.
 - Collaborate with Project Managers during project handoffs and proactively address any estimation-related issues.
 - Identifyareas within estimates where performance can exceed expectations, coordinating improvements with project and production teams.
 - Participate in post-completion financial analysis, tracking performance metrics, bid results, and accuracy.
 - Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 1yearexperience in project estimating or project management within commercial roofing.
 
- Familiarity with commercial roofing systems (single-ply, asphalt, hot/cold applied, metal) is highly preferred.
 - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience creating financial forecasts.
 - Preferred experience using Edge Estimating software.
 - Proficientin reading and interpreting specifications and drawings.
 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 - Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
 - Proficiencywith Microsoft Office or similar software.
 
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
 - Commercial roofing estimating experience (1+year).
 
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of desk and computer work.
 - Ability tolift upto 15 pounds as needed for field measurement tasks.