Construction Estimator

SL Recruit; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Recruit is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator for a Southlake, TX office serving healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors. The role emphasizes precise cost estimation and proactive project coordination to keep bids competitive and projects on track.

Qualified candidates typically bring 3-5+ years of experience with a General Contractor, strong quantitative skills, negotiation ability, and excellent communication to collaborate with stakeholders across teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as an Estimator with a General Contractor.
• Excellent quantitative skills and ability to negotiate.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Estimate costs of materials, labor, and equipment for projects based on bids, quotes, drawings, and specs.
• Project Coordination: Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts; manage and coordinate projects including progress schedules.
• Supplier Management: Maintain directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors; obtain quotes and negotiate prices.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

An Award Winning General Contractor specializes in serving the healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions is seeking a detailed-oriented Estimator for their Southlake, TX office.

They are consistently voted a best place to work, with an client retention rate of nearly 98%.

What you will do:

• Cost Estimation: Estimate costs of materials, labor, and equipment for projects based on contract bids, quotes, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Project Coordination: Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts. Manage and coordinate projects, including preparing progress schedules.
• Supplier Management: Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. Obtain quotes and negotiate favorable prices.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience as a Estimator with a General Contractor - Project size ranging $1M+
• Skills: Excellent quantitative skills, ability to negotiate, and strong communication skills.
• Certifications: Qualifications in project management is a plus.