Assistant Estimator & Coordinator

KMR Construction, LLC is a Houston-based general contractor specializing in tenant improvements
, commercial renovations
, ground-up construction, facilities maintenance
, and design-build projects.

We are a growing company built on relationships, accountability, and quality work. At KMR, we believe in developing people, building strong systems, and creating long-term growth opportunities.

KMR Construction is looking for an Assistant Estimator & Coordinator to support our estimating and project teams. This position will work directly with our existing Estimator, and will assist with bid preparation, subcontractor communication, project documentation, takeoffs, vendor coordination, and administrative support.

This is a growth-focused role. The goal is to train the right person over a (1–2) year period into a confident, capable commercial construction Estimator. The ideal candidate does not need to know everything on day one, but they must be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.

• Assist with Permitting through local City/County jurisdictions
• Review plans, drawings, and specs
• Assist with quantity takeoffs
• Help clarify project scope
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers
• Request bids and pricing
• Track bid invites and deadlines
• Organize estimate files and drawings
• Assist with bid leveling
• Help prepare proposals to customers
• Coordinate COIs, lien waivers, and subcontracts
• Communicate with project teams and vendors
• Learn basic AutoCAD functions
• Follow up on missing information (RFI's)

• (1–2) years of construction, administrative, estimating, project coordination, or related experience preferred
• Strong organization and follow-up skills
• Comfortable working with deadlines and multiple moving parts
• Basic understanding of commercial construction is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, Adobe, and general computer systems
• Experience with construction software, takeoff software, or plan reading is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow into a larger role
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work well with a team
• Must be comfortable working in an office-based, on-site role in Houston, Texas (Tomball future)

The ideal candidate is hungry to learn, IT savvy, goal oriented, organized, dependable, and interested in building a long-term career in commercial construction.

This role is a great fit for someone who may not be ready to be a full Estimator today but wants to be trained, challenged, and developed into one.

• Hands-on training under an experienced Estimator
• Long-term career growth opportunity
• Exposure to tenant improvement, renovation, maintenance, and commercial construction projects
• Team-focused work environment
• Opportunity to grow with a company that is building for the future