Estimator

Collective Development LLC • Dallas, TX

10h • $90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

READY Construction is hiring a full-time Estimator to prepare estimates for commercial ground-up construction, remodels, retrofits, and tenant improvements in existing facilities. Projects may range from small jobs to multi-million-dollar projects, and the Estimator is expected to manage multiple jobs simultaneously. The role involves estimating project costs, equipment, manpower, and materials; sourcing and negotiating with subcontractors; budgeting projects; and working closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, developers, and other project stakeholders.

The Estimator contributes to pre-construction planning by developing conceptual budgets and detailed estimates, assessing bid documents and site conditions, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting cost certainty. The role also includes preparing competitive bid packages, reviewing subcontractor proposals, tracking project documentation and long-lead components, developing initial schedules, presenting estimates to senior management, and communicating scope and construction methods to field operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding.
• Ability to work closely with architects, Project Managers, developers, and owners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective presentation skills.
• Good follow-through and ability to generate detailed custom estimates and proposals.
• High integrity standards.
• Team-player and self-starter qualities, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule based on customer demands.
• Knowledge of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and ordinances.

Nice To Haves

• Restaurant experience.
• Experience with estimating and quantity takeoff software.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or job sites to understand the scope of work and project relationships.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and architects to determine project scope as needed.
• Analyze bid documents and site conditions to identify risks and opportunities and communicate them to management.
• Estimate equipment, manpower, project costs, and materials; develop scope take-offs, apply material and labor pricing, and include specification outlines.
• Build relationships with key subcontractors to ensure adequate bid coverage.
• Provide input, feedback, and creative solutions during pre-construction to support cost certainty.
• Create conceptual budgets and detailed estimates for competitive bid deliveries.
• Qualify subcontractor proposals for completeness and accuracy; compare and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids; and prepare competitive bid packages.
• Understand project logistics and develop initial critical path schedules.
• Identify and track long-lead components.
• Read, understand, log, and track changes to project drawings, specifications, and other documents.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and other entities to support competitive bids.
• Participate in means-and-methods discussions and develop creative, innovative estimating solutions.
• Communicate estimate and bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings, including job scope and critical construction means and methods.
• Gather and monitor actual costs against estimates and maintain project cost history.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision; the company contributes 100% of employee cost.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee referral rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level