K-12 Construction Estimator – Ground-Up & Campus Projects

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Scott Humphrey Corporation in the Dallas area is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator with a focus on K-12 projects. The role involves preconstruction work, managing estimates and competitive bids for ground-up construction, renovations, and campus improvements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with public school projects in North Texas, strong knowledge of local subcontractor markets, and the ability to navigate public procurement processes and complex bid documents.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience with a commercial general contractor.
• K-12 construction experience strongly preferred, including ground-up schools, additions, renovations, or occupied campus improvements.
• Experience bidding publicly funded projects using CSP and/or CMAR methods.
• Strong ability to read drawings and specifications and perform takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets, cost estimates, and competitive bids for K-12 construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals for competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with preconstruction leadership, project managers, architects, and trade partners during bidding.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering solutions, and project risks.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors in the DFW market and monitor market trends.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and bid reviews.

Skills

Estimating & preconstruction

Bidding

K-12 construction experience

Public procurement

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Sage Estimating

Job description

The Scott Humphrey Corporation in the Dallas area is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator with a focus on K-12 projects. The role involves preconstruction work, managing estimates and competitive bids for ground-up construction, renovations, and campus improvements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with public school projects in North Texas, strong knowledge of local subcontractor markets, and the ability to navigate public procurement processes and complex bid documents.