Senior Estimator

GMi; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

GMi is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead our estimating department and drive accurate, competitive bids. You will mentor estimators, collaborate with Operations, and pursue profitable project opportunities across the Texas market.

You will build strong client relationships, ensure bid integrity, and uphold our standards of quality and ethics while supporting company sales growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction estimating or PM roles.
• Experience leading an estimating department preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bid processes and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily estimating operations and staff.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, complete, and competitive.
• Review takeoffs, pricing, scope, and final bid packages.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Contract negotiation

Budgeting & cost control

Team mentorship

Communication (writing & verbal)

Education

Construction estimating experience

PM or operations experience

Tools

OST & Quick Bid

Excel

Word

Job description

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.

Benefits:

• ESOP
• 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.

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

• Company benefits such as 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Profit-sharing & ESOP
• Project Performance Bonus Program
• Employee Development Programs
• Competitive & team-oriented culture
• Fast-paced career growth

We look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that we will be contacting those who are applicable for the role.

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