Estimator - Commercial Construction
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-09-25
Listing for:
Build Partners USA LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Compensation: $140k-$175k + Auto Allowance + Bonus + Tech Package + 401(k) Match + PTO + Tech package
A respected commercial General Contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in Houston
. This is a major opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of an entire market, establish the company's local estimating function, and help build out its growing Houston office.
Your Responsibility:
- Lead estimating efforts for commercial projects across the Houston market
- Manage conceptual and schematic estimates from initial takeoff through final bid
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, budgets, proposals, and complete project estimates
- Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor pricing
- Build and maintain relationships with Houston-area subcontractors and suppliers
- Support negotiated projects and competitive bids as required
- Participate in value engineering and team bid-review meetings
- Collaborate with the Austin estimating and preconstruction teams using remote tools
- Maintain current knowledge of Houston construction costs and market conditions
What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial estimating experience with a General Contractor
- Must already be based in Houston with an established local subcontractor network
- Strong knowledge of the Houston construction market and current pricing
- Experience with conceptual and schematic estimating
- Ability to complete takeoffs, obtain subcontractor pricing, and build estimates independently
- Proven ability to carry projects from initial pricing through final bid submission
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience with Autodesk Pro Est is preferred
Why This Role
- $140k-$175k base + Package
- Own the estimating function for an entire market
- Join a growing Houston office with an active project pipeline
- Support from an established preconstruction and estimating team
- Genuine opportunity to develop into a regional leadership position
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