Sales Estimator

Doctor Demolition Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctor Demolition Inc. is seeking an experienced Demolition Sales Estimator in Houston to convert plan sets into accurate takeoffs and drive bids through to signed contracts. You will price labor, equipment, hauling, disposal, and subs, and build competitive proposals.

You will walk sites, confirm scope and hazards, and develop strong relationships with GC's, developers, and property managers to win bids and ensure smooth handoffs to the field team.

Qualifications

• Proven demolition estimating experience required
• Strong plan reading and takeoff skills using Bluebeam/PlanSwift or similar
• Experience pricing labor, equipment, hauling, disposal, and subs

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs and bid documents and complete accurate takeoffs
• Walk job sites to confirm scope, conditions, access and hazards
• Price labor, equipment, hauling, disposal and subs
• Put together clear, competitive proposals with inclusions and exclusions
• Build relationships with GCs, builders, developers and property managers, then follow up, negotiate and close
• Hand off awarded jobs to the field team with a clear scope and budget

Skills

Plan reading

Takeoff accuracy

Bid development

Customer relationships

Multi-bid coordination

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

Doctor Demolition is a Houston-based demolition contractor. We're hiring an experienced Demolition Sales Estimator who can take a set of plans, build an accurate number, and see it through from takeoff to signed contract.

What you'll do:

• Review plans, specs and bid documents and complete accurate takeoffs
• Walk job sites to confirm scope, conditions, access and hazards
• Price labor, equipment, hauling, disposal and subs (abatement, saw cutting, etc.)
• Put together clear, competitive proposals with inclusions and exclusions
• Build relationships with GCs, builders, developers and property managers, then follow up, negotiate and close
• Hand off awarded jobs to the field team with a clear scope and budget

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience estimating demolition projects (5+ years preferred)
• Strong plan reading and takeoff skills (Bluebeam, PlanSwift or similar)
• Solid knowledge of demo methods, equipment and disposal costs
• Familiarity with demo permits, utility disconnects and asbestos survey requirements
• A track record of winning bids and keeping customers coming back
• Organized and able to juggle multiple bids and deadlines
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Certifications that are a plus:

Pay:

• $100,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience and certifications