Construction Estimator

Overview

A growing commercial real estate developer with approximately $70M in annual revenue and 40+ active projects annually is seeking its first dedicated Construction Estimator. This role will assume estimating responsibilities and will play a critical role in shaping the company’s estimating function, including establishing processes and procedures from the ground up.

• Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for commercial construction projects
• Lead the bid process, including reviewing plans/specifications and coordinating pricing
• Develop and implement estimating processes, standards, and best practices as the company’s first estimator
• Work closely with the General Manager, project managers, and internal stakeholders to support project planning and budgeting
• Analyze historical data, vendor pricing, and market conditions to inform estimates
• Travel to project sites and meetings across Texas as needed (approximately 50%)

• Proven experience as a construction estimator within commercial real estate or commercial construction
• Strong understanding of project bidding, cost analysis, and construction methodologies
• Ability to build estimating systems, workflows, and documentation from scratch
• Comfortable working in a growing, hands‑on environment with evolving processes
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Texas

• Opportunity to build and own the estimating function for a growing developer
• High visibility and impact within the organization
• Long‑term growth potential as the project pipeline continues to expand