K-12 CMAR Estimator | Preconstruction & GMP

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an Estimator to support preconstruction and bidding for K-12 projects with CMAR delivery. Focused on the DFW market, this role covers new campuses, additions, renovations and occupied facilities.

You will collaborate with project teams, school districts, architects and trade partners to develop budgets, evaluate design options, prepare competitive bid packages and GMP proposals.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and trade scopes.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting CMAR delivery and takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for conceptual to construction document phases for K-12 projects.
• Support CMAR preconstruction from budgeting to GMP development.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost evaluations for labor, materials, and subs.
• Review drawings to identify scope gaps and cost impacts.
• Prepare bid packages, solicit subs, and conduct bid leveling.
• Collaborate with architects and trade partners as designs evolve.
• Develop value engineering options to meet budgets.
• Account for school calendars, phased work, and long-lead procurement.
• Assist with GMP documentation including clauses and contingencies.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and site walks; maintain pricing references.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Collaboration

Communication

Budgeting

Phasing

Takeoffs

CMAR

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an Estimator to support preconstruction and bidding for K-12 projects with CMAR delivery. Focused on the DFW market, this role covers new campuses, additions, renovations and occupied facilities.

You will collaborate with project teams, school districts, architects and trade partners to develop budgets, evaluate design options, prepare competitive bid packages and GMP proposals.