Construction Estimator

Scott Humphrey Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Bonus opportunities

Career growth in DFW

Job summary

Our Client, a well-established commercial General Contractor in the Dallas–Fort Worth market, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts for K-12 projects. You will develop conceptual and detailed estimates for ground-up and renovation work, manage multiple bids, perform takeoffs, and partner with executives, PMs, and field teams to ensure accurate GMPs and competitive proposals.

Strong K-12 experience in the DFW area is required, with a track record of building lasting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial estimating/preconstruction experience on projects.
• Direct experience with K-12 educational facilities is required.
• Strong knowledge of DFW market costs and subcontractor landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating from concept through GMP development.
• Prepare detailed estimates for ground-up, renovation, and additions.
• Solicit subcontractor bids and perform takeoffs.
• Identify risks, value-engineering opportunities, and constructability issues.
• Collaborate with executives, PMs, and field teams.
• Maintain historical cost data and market insight.

Skills

7+ yrs exp

Estimating expertise

Ground-up

Renovations

Subcontractor relations

DFW market knowledge

Conceptual estimating

Hard bids

Negotiated work

GMP development

Multi-estimate mgmt

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Estimating software

Job description

Our Client, a well-established commercial General Contractor in the Dallas-Fort Worth market is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its preconstruction team. This individual will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial construction projects throughout the DFW area, with a strong focus on K-12 educational facilities.

IMPORTANT: Previous estimating experience specifically on K-12 construction projects is REQUIRED. Candidates without direct K-12 construction experience will not be considered

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead estimating efforts from conceptual budgeting through final bid and GMP development
• Prepare detailed estimates for ground-up, renovation, addition, and occupied-campus K-12 projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, bid leveling, and subcontractor analysis
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Identify scope gaps, potential risks, constructability concerns, and value-engineering opportunities
• Develop conceptual and schematic estimates based on limited design information
• Partner with project executives, project managers, and field teams throughout the preconstruction process
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the DFW market
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, presentations, and project handoffs to operations
• Maintain historical cost data and provide market insight for future projects

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction estimating and/or preconstruction experience
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and costs
• Experience estimating both ground-up and renovation projects
• Strong subcontractor relationships and knowledge of the DFW construction market preferred
• Experience with conceptual estimating, hard bids, negotiated work, and GMP development
• Ability to independently manage multiple estimates and deadlines
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with industry-standard estimating and construction software
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term career growth within an established DFW General Contractor