Construction Estimator

Millis Development & Construction

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Performance incentives

Job summary

A leading general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator in Austin, Texas to lead the estimating process for various projects in commercial and civil construction. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency with estimating tools. This role offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for advancement in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

7+ years of estimating experience in commercial, hardscape, or civil construction.
Strong background in civil, site development, or small commercial estimating.
Proven track record in design-build and hard bid environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating process from concept to bid.
Build relationships with key subcontractor partners.
Analyze drawings to prepare comprehensive take-offs.

Skills

Estimating experience in commercial, hardscape, or civil construction

Knowledge of Planswift or HeavyBid

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Planswift

HeavyBid

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Pay information

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Millis Development & Construction is a leading General Contractor specializing in landscape architecture, recreational, and public space projects throughout the entire State of Texas. We collaborate with visionary landscape architects, civil engineers, and public-sector partners to bring vibrant public spaces to life. We provide our clients with quality large-scale parks, recreation centers, bridges, hardscape, and landscape, which become the framework for active and growing communities.

About the Role

Millis Development & Construction is looking to add a Senior Estimator to our Dallas office. This candidate will be someone who thrives in precision, strategy, and purpose. This role is ideal for a competitive, detail-oriented, and driven construction professional with a deep understanding of hardscape, small commercial, and civil estimating in both the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating process from concept to bid for a wide range of projects in our market sector.
Build relationships with key subcontractor partners, internal knowledge-bases, and critical vendors.
Assess vendor bids for accuracy, completeness, and qualifications.
Analyze drawings and specifications to prepare comprehensive take-offs.
Engage in value engineering, vendor negotiations, and pricing strategies – in the name of providing the Client with the highest quality and cost-effective end-product.
Ensure compliance with public bid requirements and prequalification processes.

Qualifications

7+ years of estimating experience in commercial, hardscape, or civil construction, ideally in public or municipal projects.
Strong background in civil, site development, small commercial, and/or hardscape estimating.
Proven track record of managing bids in design-build and hard bid environments.
Experience with Planswift, HeavyBid, or similar tools.
Familiarity with municipalities and local permitting/bidding procedures.
Highly collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
Highly competitive with a passion to win!

Preferred Skills