Hybrid Senior Estimator — K-12 & Higher Ed

Balfour Beatty US; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Estimator with extensive preconstruction experience in K‑12, higher education and municipal projects. The role is hybrid (four days in office, one day remote) with relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities include takeoffs across schematic to construction document stages and bid package preparation. The candidate will lead cost estimation efforts, solicit subcontractor bids, review plans, and coordinate with project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years of preconstruction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
• Experience estimating higher education and/or municipal construction projects.
• Proficient in estimating software (MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, Constructware, iSqFt) and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity takeoffs for schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing inputs.
• Prepares budgets, estimates and pre‑bid packages for projects.
• Supervises junior estimators when required.
• Attends pre‑bid meetings, site tours, and post‑bid interviews as needed.
• Keeps current on building designs, systems and materials.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid analysis

Preconstruction estimating

Team supervision

Education

B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

MC2

On-Screen Takeoff

Paydirt

Constructware

iSqFt

Job description

Balfour Beatty Construction in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Estimator with extensive preconstruction experience in K‑12, higher education and municipal projects. The role is hybrid (four days in office, one day remote) with relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities include takeoffs across schematic to construction document stages and bid package preparation. The candidate will lead cost estimation efforts, solicit subcontractor bids, review plans, and coordinate with project teams to ensure