Construction Estimator

Australia-Employment; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Bonus Opportunity

Healthcare Benefits

Vehicle/Allowance

Stock

PTO

Job summary

Jobot in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator focused on hardscape and masonry estimates to support a high-volume construction team. You will prepare buildable estimates for projects including concrete flatwork, retaining walls, masonry, hardscape features, and site amenities, with potential focus areas depending on background.

Ideal candidates have estimating experience in hardscape/masonry or landscape construction, strong plan-reading and takeoff skills, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in hardscape/masonry or landscape construction.
• Strong plan-reading and takeoff skills.
• Familiarity with labor production rates, materials, and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans and specifications and performing detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Estimating labor‑driven, self‑perform scopes and coordinating subcontractor pricing as needed.
• Preparing competitive bids and supporting preconstruction efforts (Working closely with operations to ensure estimates align with field execution).

Skills

Plan reading

Takeoff skills

Estimating experience

Labor cost awareness

Job description

Construction Estimator

$75000 - $115000 per year | Dallas, TX | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a site development and heavy civil contractor delivering self‑performed concrete and structural solutions for public and private projects. Our work spans TxDOT, municipal, commercial, and multi‑family developments across the DFW area and the broader Southeast.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Healthcare Benefits
• Vehicle/Allowance
• Stock
• PTO

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Estimator with a background in hardscape/masonry construction to support a high‑volume construction team.

This role is focused on preparing accurate, buildable estimates for projects that may include concrete flatwork, retaining walls, masonry, hardscape features, grading, plantings, irrigation, and site amenities. Depending on background, the estimator may focus more heavily on either the hardscape/masonry side or the landscape construction side.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans and specifications and performing detailed quantity takeoffs
• Estimating labor‑driven, self‑perform scopes and coordinating subcontractor pricing as needed
• Preparing competitive bids and supporting preconstruction efforts (Working closely with operations to ensure estimates align with field execution)

Ideal background

• Estimating experience in hardscape/masonry or landscape construction
• Strong plan‑reading and takeoff skills
• Familiarity with labor production rates, materials, and construction sequencing

This is a great opportunity for an estimator who wants to stay close to the work and see projects through from bid to build.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.