Estimator

Just Construction Recruitment; United States; In loco; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator for ground‑up commercial projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. You will prepare detailed estimates, review contract documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and evaluate bids to ensure accurate pricing on projects up to $70M.

The role offers a collaborative, growth‑minded preconstruction team, competitive compensation based on experience, and opportunities to work on high‑profile ground‑up work within a regional market.

Competenze

• 2+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with ground-up construction preferred.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.

Mansioni

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and hard-bid estimates for ground‑up commercial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate material and labor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop detailed estimates and bid proposals for projects up to $70M.
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Assist with value engineering and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, site walks, and scope reviews.

Conoscenze

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Construction knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Experience: 2+ years

Project Size: Up to $70M

Project Type: Ground-Up Construction

About the Company

We are a well-established regional general contractor serving the Dallas–Fort Worth market, with a strong portfolio of ground-up commercial construction projects ranging in value from smaller developments to $70 million+.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our growing preconstruction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2+ years of estimating experience who wants to take on larger and more complex projects while working alongside an experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and hard-bid estimates for ground‑up commercial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate material and labor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop detailed estimates and bid proposals for projects ranging up to $70M.
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Assist with value engineering and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, site walks, and scope reviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with ground‑up construction is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile ground‑up projects up to $70M.
• Strong career growth within a respected regional general contractor.
• Collaborative and experienced preconstruction team.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work across the Dallas–Fort Worth construction market.