Lead Commercial Estimator — Bids & Scopes

The Contractor Consultants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA retirement savings with employer 匹

Bi-weekly pay cycle

Health care options

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Safety equipment and company device

Career development and training

Team-building events

Job summary

AEC, Inc. is seeking an Estimator – Lead Commercial Construction Bidding & Project Scoping in Dallas, TX on site.

The role focuses on delivering accurate estimates for commercial interiors and related projects within a dynamic sales environment. You will analyze drawings, perform material takeoffs, and use advanced estimating tools to prepare competitive bids while collaborating with the Sales & Client Relations team to secure high-value contracts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction estimating or related commercial trade roles.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings and blueprints.
• Deep practical understanding of commercial construction products and field installation processes.
• Strong remedial math skills tailored for cost estimation and takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze detailed construction drawings to determine exact project requirements and installation methods.
• Apply advanced remedial math to calculate material quantities and project costs.
• Use specialized estimating tools to generate competitive commercial interior bids.
• Evaluate project scope details to address client challenges before field installation begins.
• Collaborate with Sales & Client Relations to secure high-value contracts.
• Refine takeoff processes and bidding strategies to drive revenue growth.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

Remedial math

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

AI-aided estimating

Job description

AEC, Inc. is seeking an Estimator – Lead Commercial Construction Bidding & Project Scoping in Dallas, TX on site.

The role focuses on delivering accurate estimates for commercial interiors and related projects within a dynamic sales environment. You will analyze drawings, perform material takeoffs, and use advanced estimating tools to prepare competitive bids while collaborating with the Sales & Client Relations team to secure high-value contracts.