Senior Estimator — Lead Budgets, Bids & Subcontractor Strategy (Austin)

Sabre Commercial, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Commercial, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator to join our Austin team. You will lead the estimating process from concept through permit documents, ensure accuracy of quantity takeoffs and pricing, and manage subcontract solicitations and bid documents.

You’ll present cost estimates to internal and external audiences and align costs with project goals. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of estimating experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel and construction software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering/CM/Arch degree or equivalent.
• 5–10 years estimating experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
• Accurate judgments and cost calculations for bids.
• Experience with bid processes and subcontract solicitations.
• Proficient with Planswift/OST and construction software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all estimator responsibilities across projects.
• Review plans, requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontract solicitations and site walks.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing.
• Determine labor and equipment costs for bids.
• Solicit and communicate with subcontractors during the bid.
• Compile bid documents and maintain turnover with operations.

Skills

Estimating

Reading specs/drawings

Cost estimation

Bid process

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Architectural degree

Tools

Planswift

OST

Timberline

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sabre Commercial, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator to join our Austin team. You will lead the estimating process from concept through permit documents, ensure accuracy of quantity takeoffs and pricing, and manage subcontract solicitations and bid documents.

You’ll present cost estimates to internal and external audiences and align costs with project goals. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of estimating experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel and construction software proficiency.