Multi-Sector Construction Estimator & Bid Strategist

STO Building Group Careers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Structure Tone Southwest is seeking a Multi-Sector Estimator to prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for a wide range of construction projects. You will coordinate with architects, clients, and internal teams to align design intent with budget and schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, performing quantity take-offs, analyzing bids, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining a centralized cost database to improve future accuracy and bid competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–7 years of estimating experience across varied scopes and sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems, and trade sequencing.
• Excellent skills in estimating, budgeting, vendor coordination, and preconstruction support.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and design drawings; perform quantity take-offs for assigned scopes.
• For negotiated work, ensure full scope is captured, including design intent not noted.
• Analyze bids to ensure alignment with specs, material quality, pricing, schedule, insurance, and compliance.
• Resolve questions with subcontractors prior to bid submission and clarify scope gaps.
• Track trends in construction standards, finishes, and materials to keep bids competitive and accurate.
• Develop bid packages and inclusion checklists for subcontractors; track responses.
• Use estimating software and digital tools to calculate and manage estimates.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Estimating Expertise

Financial Acumen

Relationship Building

Technology Proficiency

Initiative

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

OnScreen Takeoff

BuildingConnected

Job description

Structure Tone Southwest is seeking a Multi-Sector Estimator to prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for a wide range of construction projects. You will coordinate with architects, clients, and internal teams to align design intent with budget and schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, performing quantity take-offs, analyzing bids, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining a centralized cost database to improve future accuracy and bid competitiveness.