TerraFirma Robotics
Junior Earthworks Estimator
Robot Ranch (Austin, TX) · Junior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Business DevelopmentProcess ImprovementCommunicationGeotechnical EngineeringConstruction Management
About the role
- What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything.
- We lacked buildings, roads, water, power, communications, and waste management, and constructing them took far more time and resources than it should have.
- From a first-principles perspective, that doesn't make sense.
Responsibilities
- Review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to understand project scope and identify cost drivers
- Collaborate with estimators, engineers, project managers, and business development managers to gather information necessary for accurate estimates
- Help develop estimating standard operating procedures and templates that allow us to bid projects in a lean, fast, and low-risk manner
- Maintain organized documentation of estimates, takeoffs, pricing inputs, assumptions, and bid packages
- At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket.
- It was how slow, expensive, and complex it was to build the infrastructure around it.
- It shouldn't be this hard or costly to create the foundations for progress.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in construction, civil engineering, estimating, earthworks, or heavy civil projects
- Familiarity with construction estimating software such as Trimble, B2W, AGTEK, Bluebeam, or similar tools is helpful but not required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
- Ability to travel to job sites across Texas
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred but not required
Skills
- the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure.
- Job Overview
Compensation
- Base compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience and education.
- Our total compensation package also includes equity in TerraFirma.
Benefits
- Support subcontractor and supplier outreach for pricing, scope clarification, and bid coverage
Company info
- At TerraFirma, we're redefining how the world moves earth for construction.
- Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.
- Our Story & Mission
- At SpaceX, we were part of the teams that built the largest rocket in human history, launched the largest constellation of satellites ever made, and delivered connectivity to millions of people worldwide.
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