Job Description
Estimator Opportunity in Houston
Be the first Estimator leading an entire Houston territory with a clear path to influence growth and build a regional operation.
Our client is an established and growing commercial construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. Known for an entrepreneurial culture, collaborative leadership team, and commitment to long-term growth, the company empowers its people with significant ownership, visibility, and career advancement opportunities.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Estimating, this Estimator will establish and lead estimating operations for a growing regional market while partnering closely with an experienced estimating team located elsewhere in Texas.
Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial construction projects throughout the Houston market.
Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates from initial project pursuit through final pricing.
Perform quantity take-offs, obtain subcontractor and vendor pricing, and build complete project estimates.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and project partners throughout the local market.
Participate in bid strategy discussions and collaborative estimate reviews with senior leadership.
Support both negotiated opportunities and competitive bid pursuits.
Serve as a key market representative, helping expand the company's presence and future growth within the region.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant:
Minimum 5-7 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
Proven experience developing estimates from concept through final bid submission.
Strong knowledge of local subcontractor markets, material pricing, and construction costs within the Houston area.
Existing network of subcontractors, vendors, and industry contacts throughout the region.
Experience performing quantity take-offs and managing the full estimating process independently.
Proficiency with estimating software, ideally Autodesk ProEst or similar platforms.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated professional comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with remote teams.
Someone who is ready to move beyond a supporting role and take ownership of a market with leadership visibility and influence.
What's on Offer:
Rare opportunity to become the first Estimator for a major regional market.
High level of autonomy and ownership with direct access to executive leadership.
Ability to shape estimating strategy and contribute to long-term office growth.
Support from an established and collaborative estimating team.
Exposure to a diverse pipeline of negotiated and competitively bid commercial projects.
Significant career progression potential as the regional operation continues to expand.
Job Summary:
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Site Manager
Industry: Property
Where: Houston
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Sydni Murray
Job Reference: JN-092026-7110450
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Biddingunmatched
- Commercial Constructionunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Estimatesunmatched
- Entrepreneurshipunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Market Shareunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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