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Job Title: EstimatorCompany: Oxford Builders, Inc.Location: 77040Start Date: August 2025Employment Type: Full-timeWork Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PMVisa Sponsorship: NegotiableCompensation: Will meet or exceed the local prevailing wage as determined by the U.S. Department of LaborPosition SummaryOxford Builders, Inc., a commercial sub contractor construction firm serving the Houston area, is seeking a highly motivated Estimator to join its team. This role is ideal for individuals eager to develop proficiency in construction document analysis, cost estimation, contract review, budgeting, and code compliance.Key Responsibilities

• Bid Management & Estimating
• Review 100+ bids weekly, selecting fewer than 25% for pursuit
• Collaborate with management to identify viable bids and initiate the process
• Attend client meetings to clarify bid requirements
• Analyze drawings, documents, and specifications
• Input bid data into Excel and calculate labor, materials, and equipment costs
• Apply mark-ups for labor burden, profit, and overhead
• Submit accurate proposals within tight deadlines
• Follow up with clients post-submission for feedback and results
• Project Support & Budgeting
• Review contracts against proposals to identify variances
• Create project-specific budgets and lead kickoff meetings
• Participate in shop drawing reviews and provide basic project management support
• Analyze actual project costs versus budgeted amounts and report variances
• Internal and External Coordination
• Attend and represent the company at professional and industry events
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Assist in training new employees as needed
• Travel locally (approx. 5% of the time) to visit client sites
• Technology Tools Used
• MS Word, Excel, On Screen Take Off, and AutoCAD, Procore, GCPay

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• Experience: 0–3 years of relevant work or internship experience in construction, estimating, or project management
• Other Requirements: Must successfully complete a background check
• Previous estimation, project management and/or field work exposure
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
• OSHA 30 Certification

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesInternet Publishing

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