Construction Estimator

Jackson Construction; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A commercial construction company in Richardson, Texas, is seeking an experienced estimator to join their Pre-Construction Team. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial construction estimating, specifically in K-12 or Healthcare projects. Responsibilities include analyzing project requirements, preparing cost estimates, and managing subcontractor bids. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, effective decision-making capabilities, and experience with relevant software tools. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating commercial construction projects highly desirable.
• Proficiency in quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and specifications to understand project requirements.
• Prepare detailed material and labor quantity takeoffs for accurate cost estimates.
• Identify qualified subcontractors and solicit competitive bids.
• Prepare bid tabulations comparing costs and scopes.
• Identify potential risks and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to evaluate design changes.
• Maintain and utilize a historical cost database for estimating accuracy.
• Monitor material costs and market trends for competitive estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor relationships

Decision-making abilities

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

SmartBid

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jackson Construction is looking to hire an estimator to support the growing demands of our Pre-Construction Team. We are looking for someone who has previous commercial construction estimating experience in the K-12 or Healthcare industry. Individual will assist in developing accurate cost estimates and support project planning to ensure competitive and profitable bidding. We’ll count on you to analyze project requirements, prepare detailed material take-offs, solicit subcontractor bids, and collaborate with pre-construction and operations teams to evaluate construction costs effectively. In this key role, you’ll leverage your analytical skills, vendor relationships, and decision-making abilities to assess project scope, track historical pricing, and negotiate competitive subcontractor pricing. Your expertise in cost evaluation, budgeting, and project coordination will be instrumental in supporting strategic project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Scope Review

• Review construction plans, specifications, and site conditions to fully understand project requirements.
• Prepare detailed material and labor quantity takeoffs to produce precise cost estimates for preconstruction planning and project execution.

Subcontractor and Vendor Management

• Identify qualified subcontractors and suppliers, solicit competitive bids, analyze proposals, and support the selection process to ensure cost-effective, well-defined scopes of work.

Bid Tabulation and Award Recommendations

• Prepare clear bid tabulations comparing cost, scope, and compliance to support informed award decisions.

Risk Assessment and Value Engineering

• Identify potential risks and propose cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality or efficiency.

Collaboration with Design and Operations

• Work closely with architects, engineers, and project teams to evaluate design changes, assess cost impacts, and refine scope details.

Cost Tracking and Historical Pricing

• Maintain and utilize a historical cost database to enhance estimating accuracy and inform future budgeting.

Market and Industry Analysis

• Monitor material costs, labor rates, and market trends to provide competitive, well-informed estimates.
• Review past estimates and project results to refine estimating methods and improve accuracy over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in estimating commercial construction projects highly desirable.
• Proficiency in quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and subcontractor bid evaluation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications accurately.
• Experience with Procore, SmartBid, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance