Estimator

READY Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Performance‑Bi

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

READY Construction in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The role covers ground‑up construction, remodels, and tenant improvements, with multiple projects ranging from small to multi‑million dollar scopes.

You will estimate, bid, and coordinate with project managers and owners to deliver competitive, accurate proposals. Ideal candidates have at least five years of commercial estimating experience, proficiency with takeoffs, Excel, and project software, and the

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial construction estimating.
• Experience with conceptual and negotiated estimating.
• Ability to work with architects, PMs, and owners.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings to learn scope and relationships.
• Coordinate with PMs and architects to define project scope.
• Analyze bid documents and site conditions for risks and opportunities.
• Estimate equipment, manpower, materials, and apply pricing.
• Build relationships with subcontractors for bid coverage.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management.
• Communicate estimate details to field operations during pre-construction.

Skills

Estimating

Subcontractor relations

Budgeting

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Takeoff software

Job description

Are you READY to take your career to the next level? We believe that our success depends on the talent, dedication, and expertise of our team and are always looking for talented professionals to join!

We are hiring an Estimator who must be proficient in estimating commercial projects, sourcing and negotiating with sub‑contractors, budgeting the jobs, establishing relationships, and working closely with Project Managers and Owners.

The Estimator will prepare estimates for ground‑up construction, remodels, and retrofits/tenant improvements of existing facilities. Job size will likely range from small to multi‑million dollar projects. The person in this role is expected to work on multiple jobs simultaneously. This is a full‑time role.

Essential Duties

• Attend pre‑bid meetings and/or job sites to learn the scope of work and understand the relationships involved.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and architect to determine the project scope as needed.
• Critically analyze the bid documents and site conditions to understand the risks and opportunities and articulate those to management.
• Estimate equipment, manpower, cost of project, and materials required to accomplish each project. Develop project scope take‑offs and apply pricing for material and labor. Include specification outlines.
• Build relationships with key sub‑contractors to ensure adequate bid coverage.
• Provide valued input, feedback, and creative solutions during pre‑construction efforts to help steer cost certainty during the early stages of project estimating.
• Create accurate conceptual budgets and detailed final construction documents in competitive bid deliveries.
• Qualify sub‑contractor proposals for completeness and accuracy. Compare and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and prepare competitive bid packages.
• Understand project logistics and develop initial critical path project schedules.
• Identify long lead time components and track accordingly.
• Read, understand, log, and track changes to all project drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and other entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Participate in means and method discussions to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that distinguish a successful estimate.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre‑construction meetings to ensure an understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.
• Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Education – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry.

Industry Experience – Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating. Restaurant experience is a plus. Experience with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding. Must be able to work closely with architects, project managers, developers, and owners as required.

Computer skills—Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project. Experience with software for estimating and quantity takeoffs is a plus.

Communication skills – Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Effective presentation skills. Must have good follow-through. Must be able to generate detailed custom estimates and proposals as required to win work. High integrity standards are a must.

Motivation – Must be a team player and self‑starter. Able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Must be willing to accommodate a flexible work schedule based on customer demands.

Knowledge – Must know commercial construction means, methods, materials, and ordinances.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary including Performance‑Based Bonus
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision: Company contributes 100% of Employee Cost)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Work/Life balance)
• Paid Holidays
• Rewards for Employee Referrals!

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