Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction

Powerhouse

. Manage day-to-day operations of the Estimating Department .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing estimating operations, leading teams, and developing efficient systems for project bidding and execution. Proficient in construction estimating, project management, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Construction EstimatingProject Management SoftwareTeam LeadershipRisk MitigationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Estimating Commercial ProjectsQuantity Take-OffsBidding Software SystemsCost AnalysisProposal DevelopmentSubcontractor NegotiationMarket-Accurate Cost FactorsFunctional Stage AnalysisProcess ImprovementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership QualitiesOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsConstruction Document Take-Off SoftwareBidding Software SystemsProject Management Applications

Industry Keywords

Estimating Department ManagementCommercial ProjectsRetail ProjectsMulti-Family ProjectsVendor QualificationPublic Authorities InteractionUtilities Networking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day operations of the Estimating Department
Manage and assign opportunities using established systems and processes
Maintain team and talent balance while considering deadlines, risk mitigation, and submittal complexity
Lead and execute estimating efforts aligned with company objectives
Identify risks and opportunities related to pricing strategy and propose solutions
Analyze the impact of decisions and changes on bid submittals and apply key learnings to future bids
Train team members on key learnings and industry and company best practices
Analyze complex projects and divide work categories into functional stages for estimator/team assignments
Develop systems and processes to improve estimating team efficiency and accuracy
Manage team members’ communication, presentations, and negotiations with subcontractors, construction managers, architects, and engineers
Lead estimating teams and/or independently create comprehensive proposals for client opportunities
Prepare program management plans, Q&A responses, project concern identifications, and bid document submittals
Lead the estimating team in a deadline-driven environment
Create and maintain peer and subordinate bid coaching, evaluation, and approval processes
Supervise or directly prepare quantity take-offs, assumed specifications, and market-accurate cost factors
Supervise or directly evaluate subcontractor quotes and qualify vendor proposals for scope duplication or omissions
Draft and negotiate written subcontractor scopes of work
Partner with Operations to collect and analyze execution data and apply learnings to future bids
Manage multiple projects and priorities during the business day
Participate in pre-bid reviews, post-bid reviews, turnover meetings, after-action reviews, and quarterly business meetings
Perform other responsibilities as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred, or equivalent experience/training
At least four (4) years’ experience estimating commercial, retail, and multi-family projects of various sizes, including estimating and purchasing activities
Wide general knowledge base, networking, and recent interaction with sub-tier vendors, public authorities, and utilities in the region
Strong leadership qualities and organizational skills
Strong time management skills
Strong sense of urgency
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting
Comfortable in an ever-changing environment
Self-motivated, reliable, and attentive to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and applicable software systems
Proficient with construction estimating, construction document take-off, and bidding software systems
Proficient with project management software applications
Ability to work in an office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and balancing
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement