Strategic Estimating Manager – Dallas Construction

Executive Human Resource Service; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Executive Human Resource Service presents a Construction – Estimating Manager opportunity in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on leading complex cost estimates for major commercial projects, coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing, and driving constructability and value across preconstruction.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, collaborate with operations, and leverage lean practices to enhance profitability while maintaining accuracy and schedule discipline.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional construction estimating experience.
• Commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience developing estimates for competitive bids and/or negotiated proposals.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and trade requirements.
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and quantity surveys.
• Experience soliciting, evaluating, and coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage scopes of work across multiple construction trades.
• Understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, logistics, and field operations.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience utilizing construction estimating software and related construction technology.
• Ability to develop General Requirements estimates.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to travel overnight periodically and work non-traditional hours when project demands require it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Perform detailed quantity surveys from project plans and maintain estimate documentation.
• Review and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• Develop material, labor, subcontractor, vendor, and other project cost summaries.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor bid solicitation and coordination.
• Develop scopes of work and responsibility matrices for all applicable trades.
• Coordinate the distribution of plans and specifications to trade partners.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness, competitiveness, and scope alignment.
• Track value-creation opportunities from initial identification through incorporation into the estimate and project documentation.
• Incorporate project schedules, logistics, phasing, and staging requirements into estimates.
• Assist with analysis of building components and MEP systems.
• Work with operations and field personnel to identify more economical and constructible approaches.
• Participate in bid-day summaries and procurement presentations.
• Prepare professional, accurate, and comprehensive deliverables for major estimates.
• Support opportunities to improve project profitability through sound cost analysis and understanding of applicable fees, insurance structures, and rates.
• Provide mentorship and training to other members of the estimating team.
• Gain and apply field operational knowledge through project-site support as opportunities arise.

Skills

Construction estimating

Excel

Estimating software

Blueprint reading

Pricing proposals

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Lens

ASE

Job description

Executive Human Resource Service presents a Construction – Estimating Manager opportunity in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on leading complex cost estimates for major commercial projects, coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing, and driving constructability and value across preconstruction.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, collaborate with operations, and leverage lean practices to enhance profitability while maintaining accuracy and schedule discipline.