Estimator

About the role

Job Title: Construction Estimator
Location: Byram, MSA
The construction estimator at Yates Construction calculates the total cost of a building project before construction begins. They analyze blueprints, quantify materials, and evaluate labor, equipment, and subcontractor expenses. Their primary goal is to prepare accurate bids that win contracts while protecting the company's profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Quantity Takeoffs: Measuring and counting specific material requirements directly from architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Cost Analysis: Calculating the expenses associated with labor, specialized equipment, overhead, and insurance.
• Procurement & Bidding: Requesting quotes from vendors and subcontractors, assembling them, and submitting competitive contract proposals to clients.
• Risk Assessment: Factoring in variables like supply chain delays, market price fluctuations, and adverse weather conditions that could increase costs.
• Value Engineering: Recommending alternative materials or construction methods to reduce costs while maintaining project quality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Civil engineering or Construction management degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience.
• Able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a “Negative” result.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

Work Environment

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients' business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.