Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Civil Site Development, Residential Subdivisions

Dallas, TX Direct Hire, Full-Time

5 Reasons Top Estimators Are Taking This Call

1. Own the estimating function from day one with zero red tape

2. Civil site focus only: earthwork, utilities, and infrastructure (no vertical)

3. Entrepreneurial developer with active pipeline and aggressive growth plans

4. No corporate layers. Your estimates drive real decisions in real time.

5. Competitive comp, healthcare stipend, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays

THE OPPORTUNITY

A fast-growing real estate and land development company in Dallas, TX is hiring a Construction Estimator to lead the preconstruction and estimating function for civil site development projects across the DFW metroplex. This is a high-impact seat on a lean, entrepreneurial team where your numbers directly shape project outcomes and company growth.

This is not a corporate estimating cubicle. This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role for a civil site estimator who wants to run the show: manage full bid cycles from quantity take-off through subcontractor award, negotiate pricing, drive to job sites, and own your projects from estimate through completion.

YOUR ROLE

Review and digitize civil plans using Bluebeam (or equivalent take-off software) to build detailed, accurate quantity take-offs using unit value pricing and square footage methods

Build complete project specifications, scope documents, and bid packages for residential subdivision civil work

Post scopes to job boards, manage the subcontractor bidding process, and run full two-week bid cycles from initiation through proposal receipt

Compile bid tabs, analyze subcontractor proposals, qualify contractors, and negotiate pricing and scope to lock in competitive, accurate awards

Collaborate directly with the project management team to hand off awarded projects with clean documentation and clear scope definition

Drive to active job sites one to two times per week (or as needed) to verify installations, confirm scope accuracy, and stay connected to the work in the field

Maintain full autonomy and accountability over assigned projects once they transition out of the estimating phase

Support cost engineering, budget reporting, and estimating analytics for senior leadership

WHO YOU ARE

You are a civil site estimating professional with 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience pricing earthwork, underground utilities, and site infrastructure for residential subdivisions (both single-family and multi-family). You thrive when you own the process, and you bring the technical depth to manage a full bid cycle without someone looking over your shoulder.

Experience: 5 to 10 years in civil site estimating for residential subdivision development

Education: Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Former military with engineering background strongly considered.

Core Expertise: Residential subdivision civil work: earthwork, underground utilities, site infrastructure (not vertical construction, roads, or bridges)

Software: Bluebeam proficiency required; experience with other quantity take-off platforms a plus

Negotiation: Proven subcontractor negotiation skills with a track record of securing competitive pricing

Builder Experience: Experience working alongside or supporting top national homebuilders is a plus

Work Style: Self-starter who builds and manages the estimating process with minimal oversight; thrives in lean, entrepreneurial environments without heavy corporate structure

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and DFW market benchmarks

Healthcare stipend

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

High-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership and company decision-makers

Opportunity to shape and build the estimating function from the ground up in a growing organization

WHY TOP ESTIMATORS CHOOSE THIS ROLE OVER BIG-BOX FIRMS

Large general contractors and national builders stack estimators in departments where your work disappears into a committee. Here, your take-off becomes the bid, your negotiation becomes the award, and your number becomes the budget the PM builds from. This is a company where estimators have direct impact, visible results, and the freedom to operate like a business owner inside a business.