Commercial Construction Estimator

Location: Houston, TX (with national project scope)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to join our Houston-based team. This role will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for aviation-related commercial construction projects nationwide. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, highly organized, and skilled at building strong industry relationships to support a reliable network of subcontractors, general contractors, and vendors across multiple U.S. markets.

This role requires monthly travel (1–2x/month) to various regional markets to develop and maintain a robust network of subcontractors, general contractors, and other trade partners who can support the scale and standards of our aviation project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed cost estimates for aviation facilities and commercial construction projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Build and maintain a national database of qualified subcontractors, general contractors, and suppliers, particularly in markets targeted for Sky Harbour Group development.
• Conduct field visits across the U.S. (1–2x per month) to cultivate subcontractor, general contractor, and vendor relationships in new markets.
• Collaborate closely with in-house design teams to ensure alignment of cost with project goals.
• Participate in design review meetings, pre-bid walkthroughs, and project hand-offs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor, general contractor, and supplier quotes and manage scope coverage to mitigate risk.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options, and constructability solutions.
• Assist in bid packaging, proposal preparation, and presentations to clients and partners.
• Maintain accurate historical data for use in future estimates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, with preference for aviation, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to estimate all major CSI divisions, especially site development, structural systems, MEP, and finishes.
• Strong familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and estimating software such as Sage Estimating, Win Est, or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build networks of subcontractors, general contractors, and vendors across diverse geographic regions.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to twice per month.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience supporting national design-build programs.
• Working knowledge of aviation-specific infrastructure needs (hangars, aprons, FBOs, support facilities).
• Estimating and procurement experience across multiple U.S. construction markets.

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