- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial projects from renovations to multi-million-dollar ground-up developments ($1M-$15M average)
- Collaborative culture where your expertise directly influences project wins and company growth.
Client Details
- Well‑established, growth‑oriented commercial General Contractor with a strong Texas presence
- Known for repeat clients, long‑term leadership, and a safety‑first culture
- Specialises in ground‑up commercial projects including retail, restaurant, and fuel station construction
- Entrepreneurial environment with strong processes and accountability
Description
- Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and competitive bid proposals for commercial construction projects.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and job site visits to evaluate project scope, risks, logistics, and opportunities.
- Analyse plans, specifications, drawings, and site conditions to produce accurate and comprehensive estimates.
- Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and qualify subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure strong bid coverage and competitiveness.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, architects, developers, owners, and field teams throughout the preconstruction process.
- Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with executive leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
- Maintain cost history databases and track estimated versus actual project costs to improve future estimating performance.
Profile
- Minimum 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
- Experience estimating ground-up construction, renovations, retrofits, and tenant improvement projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
- Experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated work, hard-bid procurement, and competitive bidding.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, building systems, and municipal requirements.
- Proven ability to build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and development partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project; experience with estimating and quantity takeoff software is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Restaurant construction experience is advantageous but not required.
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary aligned with project and estimating background
- Project bonuses
- Good Healthcare Benefits
- 401k with matching
- Tech package
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off
Apply today for your resume to be considered within 48 hours!
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Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
Experience estimating ground-up construction, renovations, retrofits, and tenant improvement projects.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated work, hard-bid procurement, and competitive bidding.
Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, building systems, and municipal requirements.
Proven ability to build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and development partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project; experience with estimating and quantity takeoff software is highly desirable.