Exciting Opportunity for Junior Estimator: Join Our Team at MPI-GDL!

New Career Heights Await – Unlock Your Potential Today!

At MPI-GDL, we are expanding our team and seeking dedicated Junior Estimator to join us in our mission to revolutionize the construction industry. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, embracing teamwork, and fostering innovation, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

About MPI-GDL:

MPI-GDL is a leading construction company with a rich history of delivering high quality projects in the roads, highways and public works sectors. We are dedicated to maintaining a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, while fostering innovation and excellence in everything we do.

Joining our team in the Junior Estimator role at MPI-GDL requires dedication and a commitment to continued professional growth. We are looking for people who have a proactive disposition and maintain high standards to be able to effectively overcome the challenges that arise. Our goal is to complement our sister company in the United States and become the largest Latino-owned construction company in the industry. Exciting growth is anticipated in Guadalajara, but we are looking for those who want to be part of this great opportunity. To achieve this ambitious goal, we seek candidates who are not only committed but also aligned with this vision both personally and professionally.

Description:

The general objective of the Junior Estimator position at HLE is to carry out the accurate and efficient development of quantity takeoffs through detailed takeoffs based on plans and technical specifications, in order to prepare complete and competitive proposals for bidding processes. This core role involves coordinating and compiling all necessary documentation for bid submissions, including reviewing and validating technical and contractual data, managing quotations and preliminary budgets, and organizing and standardizing administrative and documentation processes related to bids.

Additionally, the role aims to collaborate closely with the senior estimator, participating in reviews and approvals, and supporting training and continuous improvement activities in the use of digital tools and work methodologies, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of bid packages with a focus on transparency, information quality, and compliance with project requirements to generate numbers that support sound decision-making and offer competitive estimates in the market.

Specific Objectives:

• Perform detailed and accurate takeoffs from blueprints and technical specifications, ensuring correct interpretation of documents and reflecting exact quantities.
• Prepare, complete, and organize all forms, documents, and bid packages, including proposals, attachments, exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity.
• Develop preliminary budget sheets and perform quotations, compiling estimated quantities and costs, and managing quotes with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best terms.
• Review and validate contractual and technical documents, identifying inconsistencies and areas for improvement to ensure accuracy and constructability of proposals.
• Participate in proposal reviews and team meetings, contributing to the quality of bids and supporting technical and budgetary decisions.
• Standardize, maintain, and update administrative and documentation processes, including checklists, nomenclature, and assumptions records, to enhance organization, traceability, and auditing.
• Support the development and review of coverage strategies with subcontractors by providing technical and budgetary information to support informed decisions.
• Train in the use of digital tools, estimating software, and methodologies to increase daily task efficiency and accuracy.
• Organize and present final bid packages for approval, participating in handover meetings and information transfer with the team and supervisors.
• Promote continuous improvement in estimating and documentation processes, proposing optimization actions, standardization, and best practices to elevate work quality and efficiency.

Skills required for the position:

SOFT SKILLS

• Expresses ideas respectfully and accurately, both verbally and in writing, facilitating effective information exchange and collaboration.
• Manages time and priorities efficiently, maintaining a high level of accuracy in handling data and documents.
• Applies logical analysis to evaluate opportunities, analyze data and bids, making well-founded decisions focused on results and continuous improvement.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and dynamic environments, effectively managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Maintains calmness and professionalism under pressure or conflict, fostering a collaborative, ethical, and responsible work environment.

HARD SKILLS

• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting architectural, structural, and installation plans, identifying construction details, quantities, and materials that impact cost estimation.
• Applying techniques such as unit price analysis, parametric estimation, and budget-based methods, integrating technical and financial criteria for accurate calculations.
• Advanced use of Presto, S10, Procore, and SharePoint to prepare budgets, control documentation, and manage traceability throughout all project phases.
• Developing cost models, pivot tables, and complex formulas in Excel; using AutoCAD to review and extract relevant technical information.
• Organizing and controlling technical and administrative documentation, including version control, reports, and digital or physical files, ensuring integrity and availability.
• Compiling and organizing bidding packages, managing bids and technical documents in accordance with established requirements and deadlines.
• Requesting, comparing, and evaluating quotations; negotiating prices, deadlines, and conditions with suppliers, establishing collaborative relationships and resolving technical inquiries.

Experience:

• Reading, reviewing, and interpreting construction plans, applying technical criteria to support project planning and execution
• Preparation of construction estimates and budgets based on technical specifications, quantities, and project conditions.
• Experience in bidding processes, including preparation and control of administrative documentation, as well as contract and execution term review.
• Ability to negotiate conditions, coordinate subcontractors and key suppliers, and manage business relationships to ensure compliance with time, cost, and quality requirements.

Position Details:

• Contract: Full time
• Schedule: 9:00 am to 18:00 pm.
• Workspace: In-person
• Workplace: Av Adolfo López Mateos N 507, Circunvalación Vallarta, 44680 Guadalajara, Jal.
• Immediate start date.
• Salary range: Depending on the candidate's skills and knowledge.

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo, Por tiempo indeterminado

Sueldo: $16,000.00 - $17,500.00 al mes

Tipo de jornada:

• Lunes a viernes
• Turno de 8 horas
• Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial