Senior Estimator Commercial Construction

gpac; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Work-life balance

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Commercial Construction Senior Estimator to join a well-established General Contractor in Dallas. The role focuses on preconstruction and estimating, leveraging a diverse project background to price quality opportunities.

The Senior Estimator will work with owners, architects, and subcontractors to develop accurate costs, takeoffs, and cost projections while contributing to profitable bids and long-term project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Proven experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Diverse commercial project experience across multiple sectors preferred.
• Strong ability to develop accurate estimates, budgets, scopes, and bid proposals.

Skills

5+ years experience

Ground-up estimates

Diverse projects

Budgeting & bid proposals

Subcontractor pricing

Takeoffs & cost analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Commercial Construction Senior Estimator

A well-established commercial General Contractor with a strong backlog of local projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator who enjoys the preconstruction and estimating process, has a diverse commercial background, and wants to play a key role in pursuing and pricing quality projects. The company offers long-term stability, strong benefits, profit sharing, and a team-oriented culture where experienced professionals are valued.

Senior Estimator Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Proven experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects
• Diverse commercial project experience across multiple sectors preferred
• Strong ability to develop accurate estimates, budgets, scopes, and bid proposals
• Thorough understanding of subcontractor scopes, material costs, labor, pricing, and project margins
• Experience soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor and vendor bids
• Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
• Experience evaluating change orders, project costs, and potential cost impacts
• Strong understanding of project profitability and ability to contribute to accurate cost projections
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, but not required

What's Offered

• Competitive compensation with flexibility for the right candidate
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong local backlog of commercial projects
• Long-term stability with an established company
• Collaborative, team-oriented company culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Work-life balance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.