Construction Estimator

Company: Gulf Coast Railings
Location: Magnolia
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Duties: · evaluate, catalog, and respond to bid invitations from existing and potential clients · Analyze bid drawings, specifications, addendums, and project specifc documentsor information to identify scope · Generate electronic on screen take offs · Conduct site visits and participate in pre-bid meetings as needed · Formulate accurate material, labor, processing, administrative, and other relevant costs associated with the project scope · Solicit, negotiate, and evaluate quotes from vendors · Communicate effectively with customers and vendors · Prepare detailed and timely proposals · Actively follow up and obtain feedback on bids · Accurately transfer bid information from awarded projects to detailing and project management personnel · Assist project management in the pricing of change order work · Analylze actual vs estimated costs upon project closeout · Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with customers and vendors · Organize, plan, and prioritize work · Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and research · Prepare and maintain directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors Requirements: · Degree in construction related field or equivalent experience is preferred · Must be able to read and understand construction documents · computer literatate with intermediate knowledge of ms office products · Have good math and writing skills · good organizational and communication skills Benefits: · Competitive salary · Paid vacation · Health Benefits Package · bonus · opportunity for advancement Company Description Gulf Coast Railings is an ornamental metal fabrication company focused on the commercial construction market in the greater Houston area. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including stainless steel, aluminum, decorative steel, and bronze. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant build outs to ground up high rise construction. Company Description Gulf Coast Railings is an ornamental metal fabrication company focused on the commercial construction market in the greater Houston area. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including stainless steel, aluminum, decorative steel, and bronze. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant build outs to ground up high rise construction.

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