Estimator

Estimator

We're looking for a detail-driven Estimator to join our pre-construction team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of how we win and deliver projects—analyzing plans, building accurate cost estimates, and working hand-in-hand with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to ensure every bid reflects real-world scope, cost, and constructability. If you love digging into drawings, solving technical puzzles, and turning complexity into clear numbers, we want to hear from you.

• Analyze Projects: Review architectural plans, engineering drawings, and specifications to understand scope, constructability, and technical requirements fully.

• Bridge Teams: Serve as a key liaison between Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to keep scope, budget, and client expectations aligned from pursuit through execution.

• Build Accurate Estimates: Use tools like Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and CAD (plus manual methods) to estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and more.

• Support Bids & Sales: Prepare competitive, detailed proposals and provide technical input, budget guidance, and scope clarity during client discussions.

• Collaborate on Design: Work with internal and external engineering teams to validate design intent and ensure estimates reflect current design and constructability considerations.

• Support Project Handoff: Partner with Project Managers to ensure a smooth transition from estimate to execution, keeping scope, budget, and schedule aligned.

• Manage Risk: Identify technical, financial, and execution risks, and build appropriate contingencies into estimates.

• Find Value: Collaborate with Engineering and Sales on cost-saving alternatives and value engineering opportunities that protect quality and performance.

• Track Costs: Help monitor actual costs against estimates, evaluate change orders, and flag cost variances.

• Stay Organized: Maintain clear records of estimates, assumptions, and coordination discussions, and keep communication flowing across all stakeholders.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (advanced estimating certifications are a plus).

• Proven experience as an Estimator in construction, with a track record of estimating and bidding projects of varying size and complexity.

• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, ProEst, RSMeans, or equivalent, plus familiarity with CAD tools.

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with the ability to read technical drawings and specifications accurately.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can present estimates clearly and negotiate confidently with suppliers and stakeholders.

• Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Creative, resourceful problem-solving skills.

You'll play a critical role in shaping how projects come to life — from the first sketch to the final bid. This is a place where your analysis directly influences the success of real projects, and where collaboration across teams is part of the job, not an afterthought.

Gordon, Inc. was founded in Shreveport, Louisiana, 1964. Gordon, Inc., is now located in Bossier City, LA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility utilizing over 300,000 square feet, and globally supported by over 70 independent manufacturing representatives. Gordon specializes in sustainable architectural metal products for interior and exterior applications. Product applications include specialty metal ceilings and wall systems, drywall and plaster trims, column enclosures, and many other architectural specialty products. Systems are designed for commercial, acoustical, educational, cleanroom, data center, healthcare, correctional, industrial, and institutional environments. Gordon, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer and is widely known throughout the industry as the leader in custom architectural specialties.

Gordon is an Employee-Owned Company. As an employee of Gordon, Inc., you will participate in the Gordon, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This Plan allows Gordon Inc employees to share in the value and growth of the company and accumulate ownership in the stock of the company, at no cost. Gordon, Inc. also offers Health, Dental, Voluntary Term Life and Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program as well as a comprehensive 401(k) Retirement Plan and paid time off. Gordon is an equal opportunity employer.