Estimator COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INTERIORS

Trueline; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Year-end bonus potential

Mentorship and knowledge transfer

Training on estimating systems

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Senior Commercial Estimator to join the on-site team in Dallas, TX, with a clear path to lead the estimating department. You will work under two veteran estimators during a knowledge-transfer period while managing multiple bids and developing precise estimates for high-end commercial finishes.

You will review drawings, perform digital takeoffs, and coordinate with architects, GCs, vendors, and internal teams to deliver competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial plans and specifications.
• Experience with detailed digital quantity takeoffs.
• Ability to develop complete estimates.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to identify scope gaps and inconsistencies in construction documents.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new software and technology.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial drawings, specifications, elevations, finish schedules, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs for specialty commercial finish scopes.
• Develop complete estimates, budgets, proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze wall conditions, transitions, corners, access, sequencing, and other factors affecting production.
• Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, missing information, and potential estimating risks.
• Prepare RFIs, exclusions, qualifications, and proposal clarifications.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, GCs, vendors, and internal teams.
• Solicit and evaluate material and vendor pricing.
• Assist with change order pricing and project revisions.
• Manage multiple active bids while meeting submission deadlines.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and pricing resources.
• Learn specialized architectural finish systems and company-specific estimating methods.
• Work closely with two highly experienced estimators during a planned knowledge-transfer period.
• Help improve estimating workflows, processes, and documentation.
• Explore practical ways to incorporate new technology and AI into the estimating function.
• Take on increasing responsibility for department standards and estimating strategy.
• Develop toward leadership of the estimating department as part of the company's succession plan.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Onsite coordination

Learning new software

AI in estimating

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Job description

A highly specialized commercial finishes contractor with more than 40 years of experience delivering high-end architectural projects, is seeking a Senior Commercial Estimator to join their onsite team in Dallas, Texas. This is a rare succession opportunity to learn alongside two veteran estimators before stepping into leadership of the estimating department, making it ideal for an experienced commercial estimator who wants a defined path toward becoming Chief Estimator.

What You’ll Do as the Senior Commercial Estimator:

• Review commercial construction drawings, specifications, elevations, finish schedules, and bid documents
• Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs for specialty commercial finish scopes
• Develop complete estimates, budgets, proposals, and supporting documentation
• Analyze wall conditions, transitions, corners, access, sequencing, and other factors affecting production
• Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, missing information, and potential estimating risks
• Prepare RFIs, exclusions, qualifications, and proposal clarifications
• Coordinate with architects, designers, General Contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Solicit and evaluate material and vendor pricing
• Assist with change order pricing and project revisions
• Manage multiple active bids while meeting submission deadlines
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and pricing resources
• Learn specialized architectural finish systems and company-specific estimating methods
• Work closely with two highly experienced estimators during a planned knowledge-transfer period
• Help improve estimating workflows, processes, and documentation
• Explore practical ways to incorporate new technology and AI into the estimating function
• Take on increasing responsibility for department standards and estimating strategy
• Develop toward leadership of the estimating department as part of the company's succession plan

Must-Haves as the Senior Commercial Estimator:

• 5 or more years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Strong understanding of commercial construction plans and specifications
• Experience performing detailed digital quantity takeoffs
• Ability to develop complete commercial construction estimates
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to identify scope gaps and inconsistencies in construction documents
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed work style with a high degree of reliability
• Strong work ethic and consistent follow-through
• Comfortable learning specialized construction systems and estimating methods
• Willingness to learn new software and technology
• Interest in progressing into estimating leadership
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Dallas

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Commercial Estimator:

• Division 9 estimating experience
• Commercial drywall estimating experience
• Commercial interiors estimating experience
• Wall and ceiling systems experience
• Interior finish contractor experience
• Commercial painting estimating experience
• Specialty finishes experience
• Acoustical ceiling estimating experience
• Flooring estimating experience
• Millwork estimating experience
• Experience with complex architectural finishes
• On-Screen Takeoff experience
• PlanSwift experience
• Bluebeam experience
• Experience maintaining historical estimating data
• Change order estimating experience
• Experience communicating directly with architects and designers
• Interest in process improvement and estimating technology
• Experience using AI or automation tools within construction or estimating

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $90,000-$110,000, depending on experience
• Potential flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Potential year-end performance bonus
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Defined succession path toward Chief Estimator within approximately 1-2 years
• Direct mentorship and knowledge transfer from two veteran estimators
• Opportunity to learn a highly specialized and valuable construction niche
• Training on company-specific estimating systems and processes
• Opportunity to modernize the estimating department through technology and AI
• Significant autonomy with limited micromanagement
• Exceptional employee retention, with many office employees building decades-long careers with the company
• Stable organization with more than 40 years in business
• Exposure to high-profile commercial projects throughout Texas and nationwide
• Established reputation and strong project win rate
• Small-company environment where individual contributions have a visible impact
• Long-term opportunity to lead and shape the estimating function
• Please note that company-sponsored health insurance is not currently offered, and compensation may be adjusted for exceptional candidates to help account for this

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.