Bidding, Building Systems, Business Development, Business Operations, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Cross-Functional, Database Administration, Higher Education, Historical Cost Principle, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Pricing, Risk Analysis, Value Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
Senior Estimator
Location: Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Bonus Potential
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)
About the Senior Estimator Role
United Trades of America is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic pre-construction team. As a Senior Estimator, you'll lead and support competitive bid efforts and negotiated work across commercial, institutional, higher education, and infrastructure markets. You'll collaborate directly with clients, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, accurate, and strategic estimates.
Responsibilities
- Lead pre-construction efforts on complex projects from $10M to $200M+
- Prepare detailed estimates across all divisions (CSI format), from conceptual to hard bids
- Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals, conduct scope reviews, and level bids
- Build and maintain historical cost databases and unit pricing systems
- Participate in value engineering, risk assessments, and constructability reviews
- Mentor junior estimators and collaborate cross-functionally with business development, operations, and VDC teams
- Represent W.E. O'Neil at client meetings, interviews, and bid presentations
Qualifications
- 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (GC or CM)
- Deep knowledge of construction means, methods, building systems, and materials
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., WinEst, Assemble, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam)
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance bonus
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
- Growth opportunities in a 90+ year employee-owned firm
- Access to iconic projects across the U.S.
Apply today and build the future with United Trades of America by sending your resume to
admin@unitedtradesamerica.com
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