Lead Commercial Preconstruction Estimator

Rogers-O'Brien Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers-O’Brien Construction in Dallas seeks an experienced Estimator to join the Preconstruction team. You will review bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop cost estimates to support winning proposals and successful project execution.

You will collaborate with project management and field teams to align estimates with schedules and budgets, solicit subcontractor bids, and maintain organized bid files throughout the bid process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of preconstruction experience in commercial construction.
• Experience estimating projects in the $5M–$15M+ range.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to analyze drawings and specs.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents to understand project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and input data into estimating software.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Monitor subcontractor participation for coverage and pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Prepare bid tabulations and post-bid files.
• Submit RFIs and coordinate with PMs on schedules.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Attention to detail

Cross-team collaboration

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

SmartBid

Building Connected

Destini/Sage Estimating

Job description

Rogers-O’Brien Construction in Dallas seeks an experienced Estimator to join the Preconstruction team. You will review bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop cost estimates to support winning proposals and successful project execution.

You will collaborate with project management and field teams to align estimates with schedules and budgets, solicit subcontractor bids, and maintain organized bid files throughout the bid process.