Senior Estimator

Greater Metroplex Interiors (GMi)

Southlake (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

A Texas-based commercial construction company is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating department. The candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and competitive bids, mentoring junior estimators, and collaborating with operations for project execution. Candidates should have strong experience in drywall and metal framing, along with excellent communication and decision-making skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including profit-sharing and development programs.

Qualifications

Experience in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and exterior cladding.
Ability to read schematic blueprints and technical manuals.
Successful completion of operations management in a PM role.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating department and ensure competitive bids.
Mentor and develop junior estimators.
Collaborate with operations for project turnover.

Skills

Team player

Decision-making

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

OST

Quick Bid

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Benefits

ESOP
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.

About GMi

GMi is a 100% employee‑owned, client relationship driven, turnkey drywall, framing, and acoustical commercial construction company that has been operating throughout the State of Texas since 1978 with offices in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Austin, Houston and San Antonio. GMi’s market sectors include multi‑family, hospitality, medical, religious, entertainment, mission critical, retail and industrial.

Learn more about us at www.gmitexas.com

Why GMi