Southland Industries

Estimator 1 - Mechanical

LocationPflugerville, TX
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$80,000-$80,000

About This Job


POSITION SUMMARY


Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for any discipline. Perform take-offs on systems, material and equipment according to applicable project plans and specifications.



What you’ll do:


Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.

Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work, using FastPIPE or FastDUCT or McCormick and/or ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software.

Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc.

Support other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.

May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.

May provide support to field operations regarding MEP estimates.

Understanding and interpretation of current NEC chapters 1 & 2.

Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.



What you’ll need to be successful:


Familiarity with FastPIPE and/or FastDUCT, McCormick or similar electrical estimating software similar estimating software
Working knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control
Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines



What you bring to the table:


High school degree or equivalent; some technical training or advanced education preferred
2-5 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to construction



YOU Matter


The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.


BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.


With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.


PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN


At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.


If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.


If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.



Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses


For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN


To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site -Explore Our Culture


Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.


All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.


We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time


If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company.

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