Construction Estimator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5 or more years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Strong understanding of commercial construction plans and specifications
• Experience performing detailed digital quantity takeoffs
• Ability to develop complete commercial construction estimates
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to identify scope gaps and inconsistencies in construction documents
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed work style with a high degree of reliability
• Strong work ethic and consistent follow-through
• Comfortable learning specialized construction systems and estimating methods
• Willingness to learn new software and technology
• Interest in progressing into estimating leadership
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Dallas

Nice To Haves

• Division 9 estimating experience
• Commercial drywall estimating experience
• Commercial interiors estimating experience
• Wall and ceiling systems experience
• Interior finish contractor experience
• Commercial painting estimating experience
• Specialty finishes experience
• Acoustical ceiling estimating experience
• Flooring estimating experience
• Millwork estimating experience
• Experience with complex architectural finishes
• On-Screen Takeoff experience
• PlanSwift experience
• Bluebeam experience
• Experience maintaining historical estimating data
• Change order estimating experience
• Experience communicating directly with architects and designers
• Interest in process improvement and estimating technology
• Experience using AI or automation tools within construction or estimating

Responsibilities

• Review commercial construction drawings, specifications, elevations, finish schedules, and bid documents
• Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs for specialty commercial finish scopes
• Develop complete estimates, budgets, proposals, and supporting documentation
• Analyze wall conditions, transitions, corners, access, sequencing, and other factors affecting production
• Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, missing information, and potential estimating risks
• Prepare RFIs, exclusions, qualifications, and proposal clarifications
• Coordinate with architects, designers, General Contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Solicit and evaluate material and vendor pricing
• Assist with change order pricing and project revisions
• Manage multiple active bids while meeting submission deadlines
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and pricing resources
• Learn specialized architectural finish systems and company-specific estimating methods
• Work closely with two highly experienced estimators during a planned knowledge-transfer period
• Help improve estimating workflows, processes, and documentation
• Explore practical ways to incorporate new technology and AI into the estimating function
• Take on increasing responsibility for department standards and estimating strategy
• Develop toward leadership of the estimating department as part of the company's succession plan

Benefits

• Base salary of $90,000-$110,000, depending on experience
• Potential flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Potential year-end performance bonus
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Defined succession path toward Chief Estimator within approximately 1-2 years
• Direct mentorship and knowledge transfer from two veteran estimators
• Opportunity to learn a highly specialized and valuable construction niche
• Training on company-specific estimating systems and processes
• Opportunity to modernize the estimating department through technology and AI
• Significant autonomy with limited micromanagement
• Exceptional employee retention, with many office employees building decades-long careers with the company
• Stable organization with more than 40 years in business
• Exposure to high-profile commercial projects throughout Texas and nationwide
• Established reputation and strong project win rate
• Small-company environment where individual contributions have a visible impact
• Long-term opportunity to lead and shape the estimating function