Senior Estimator

Greater Metroplex Interiors (GMi); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

Greater Metroplex Interiors (GMi) in Houston is looking for a Senior Estimator responsible for leading the estimating department. This role involves ensuring accuracy in bids, building client relationships, and mentoring staff. Candidates should possess strong construction experience, knowledge of building codes, and excellent communication skills. The position emphasizes ethical standards and quality work while fostering a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the construction field, specifically in drywall and exterior cladding trades.
• Knowledge of architectural design and planning principles.
• Ability to prepare professional and detailed proposals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management and performance of the estimating department.
• Ensure all estimates are accurate and complete before submission.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Team player

Strong decision-making

Effective communication

Negotiating vendor pricing

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge of building components

Ability to read schematic blueprints

Knowledge of building codes

Skill in using PC and software (Excel, Word)

Education

6 months in operations (PM role)

Tools

OST

Quick Bid

Windows-based operating system

Job description

Benefits

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

We’re Hiring: Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating department and ensuring the delivery of accurate, complete, and competitive bids. This role oversees day‑to‑day estimating operations, mentors and develops estimators, and collaborates closely with operations to ensure seamless project turnover and execution. The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in driving company sales, profitability, and customer relationships while maintaining the highest standards of quality, ethics, and professionalism.

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.