Senior Estimator

Greater Metroplex Interiors (GMi); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Austin, Texas seeks a Senior Estimator to oversee the estimating department and ensure competitive and accurate estimates. Candidates should have strong experience in construction, particularly in drywall and other trades, effective communication skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. The position offers competitive benefits, and values a team player who can build relationships with clients and negotiate effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be a quick learner and capable of teaching others.
• Strong experience in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and exterior cladding.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and performance of the estimating department.
• Ensure accurate and complete estimates prior to submission.
• Build relationships with customers and clients.
• Train and mentor Estimators.

Skills

Team player

Strong decision-making ability

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to read schematic blueprints

Knowledge of building codes

Technical knowledge of building components

Computing skills (Excel, Word)

Education

Experience in construction field

Minimum 6 months in operations

Job description

Senior Estimator

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the daily management and performance of the estimating department.
• Ensure all GMI estimates are accurate, complete, and competitive prior to submission.
• Review and validate quantity takeoffs, pricing, scope coverage, and final bid packages.
• Ensure strict adherence to company bidding protocols and procedures.
• Build new customer relationships and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Collaborate productively with the Operations team to support successful project outcomes.
• Lead and ensure quality project turnover to the Project Management team upon award.
• Train, mentor, and develop Estimators, including oversight of the Preconstruction Employee Development Program (EDP).
• Negotiate vendor pricing and define subcontract scopes.
• Prepare detailed, professional proposals and technical narratives.
• Contribute strategically to company sales growth and profitability goals.
• Maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and adherence to company policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Team player capable of working within an assigned team and with other GMi teams.
• Quick learner with the ability to learn on the job and teach others, including provision for technical guidance and supervision to architects, structural engineers, and general contractors.
• Strong decision‑making ability given complex operating, administrative, and procedural decisions, with the ability to diagnose and quickly solve issues in a dynamic environment.
• Strong experience in the construction field, specifically the drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and exterior cladding trades.
• Effective communication capabilities, both written and verbal, with the ability to follow through on documentation.
• Knowledge of architectural design, planning principles, and procedures with technical knowledge of building components and their function.
• Ability to read schematic blueprints and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of the operating practices of construction, architectural, and building firms, including an understanding of federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills, including defining, acquiring, deploying, managing resources, and establishing priorities.
• Capable of negotiating vendor pricing & contract scopes.
• Skill in the use of computers, specifically a PC, Windows-based operating system, e‑mail, Excel, and Word.
• Complete knowledge of how OST and Quick Bid work and the ability to apply to each bid.
• Complete understanding of all parts and pieces that make up our scope of work and how to build that into an estimate.
• Understanding of all UL designs for our scope of work and how that relates to the plans and specs.
• Understand the specifications and how they relate to the plans.
• Ability to prepare a professional and detailed proposal.
• Competency in unit costs, historical data & SF cost for appropriate market segments.
• Ability to review and ensure accurate take‑off and pricing are assembled for each bid before submitting.
• Successfully completed a minimum of 6 months in operations, managing projects in a PM role.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all individuals.