Senior Construction Estimator - Residential & Commercial

Thermal Specialties, LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

401K & Roth (matching available)

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RCS is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to lead bid development for residential and commercial projects. This role is critical to our growth and profitability, serving as the bridge between clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining strong relationships throughout the pre-construction process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience (residential and/or commercial).
• Strong knowledge of building components, assemblies, and construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, PlanSwift (preferred) and SketchUp (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, detailed project estimates and formal bids in a timely manner.
• Interface directly with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Identify full scope of work and proactively address potential issues before submission.
• Coordinate and conduct job site walks.
• Prepare pricing request documents for subcontractors.
• Draft contracts and negotiate revisions or changes as needed.
• Assist in preparing rough project schedules (Critical Path Method preferred).
• Transition awarded projects to operations with complete documentation for kickoff.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key customers and industry professionals.
• Participate in networking events to expand referral opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Communication

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PlanSwift

SketchUp

Excel

Outlook

Job description

RCS is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to lead bid development for residential and commercial projects. This role is critical to our growth and profitability, serving as the bridge between clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining strong relationships throughout the pre-construction process.