Commercial Estimator & Project Manager

Simulacra; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Uncapped commission

Full-time

Job summary

Simulacra is seeking a business development–oriented Commercial Estimator & Project Manager to own takeoffs, estimates, and project delivery from bid to closeout. The role emphasizes building DFW GC relationships and growing a profitable book of business, with uncapped incentives.

The position splits time between estimating and project management, offering a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates should have a hunter mindset, proven sales results, and willingness to relocate to the Dallas–Fort

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with GC relationships; drywall/interiors strongly preferred.
• Based in the DFW area or willing to relocate to DFW
• Proven sales results (accounts won, revenue, bid-to-award ratios)

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs, and addenda; perform takeoffs for framing, drywall, ceilings, and insulation
• Build competitive estimates, proposals, alternates, and clarifications
• Manage high bid volume without sacrificing accuracy
• Build relationships with DFW GCs, developers, and decision-makers
• Follow up, negotiate, and convert bids into awarded work
• Find new GCs and markets to keep the pipeline full
• After award, manage contracts, submittals, procurement, and deliveries
• Coordinate manpower and schedules with field supervision
• Track costs; handle change orders, RFIs, billing, and closeout

Skills

Hunter mentality

Sales results

Plan-reading

Takeoff skills

GC relationships

Time management

Tools

Edge

Bluebeam

BuzzBid

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Excel

Job description

A business development-focused Commercial Estimator & Project Manager with a sharp eye for opportunity and the follow-through to win business. You’ll split your time evenly between estimating and project management, owning each job from first GC contact through takeoff, award, build-out, and closeout. The ideal candidate is a hunter with strong DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) GC relationships, a proven sales track record, and the drive to grow a book of business with uncapped sales incentives.

• Full-Time (W-2)
• Uncapped commission
• Hybrid work opportunity (remote and office)
• Supporting North Texas & Southern Oklahoma

What You’ll Do

• Review plans, specs, and addenda; perform takeoffs for framing, drywall, ceilings, and insulation
• Build competitive estimates, proposals, alternates, and clarifications
• Manage high bid volume without sacrificing accuracy
• Build relationships with DFW GCs, developers, and decision-makers
• Follow up, negotiate, and convert bids into awarded work
• Find new GCs and markets to keep the pipeline full
• After award, manage contracts, submittals, procurement, and deliveries
• Coordinate manpower and schedules with field supervision
• Track costs; handle change orders, RFIs, billing, and closeout

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with GC relationships; drywall/interiors strongly preferred
• Based in the DFW area or willing to relocate to DFW
• Proven sales results (accounts won, revenue, bid-to-award ratios)
• A hunter mentality: self-starting, competitive, quick to produce
• Strong plan-reading and takeoff skills
• Experience with Edge, Bluebeam, BuzzBid, On-Screen Takeoff, or Quick Bid
• Strong Excel skills; job-cost or accounting software a plus
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to juggle multiple deadlines
• A great attitude and a personable style with GCs, suppliers, architects, and crews
• Valid driver’s license

Why This Role

• Build your book of business on a high-performing team
• Hybrid work opportunity (remote and office)
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Uncapped sales incentives tied to the business you bring in
• Contribute to a team culture based on respect, accountability, ownership, and integrity
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Minimum 1 day in the office weekly (Collinsville, TX)
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Vacation and sick days offered

Equal Opportunity & Employment Information

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process. Compensation will be based on job-related factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications. Employment is contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory results of any required background checks, reference checks, and/or drug screenings in accordance with applicable law. This description is not an exhaustive list of duties, may be modified at any time, and does not create an employment contract or alter the at-will nature of employment where applicable. Due to high application volume, we may only be able to contact candidates whose qualifications most closely match the role.