What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Estimator | Houston, TX position at Michael Page?
- Be the first Estimator leading an entire Houston territory
- Clear path to influence growth and build a regional operation
About Our Client
Our client is an established and growing commercial construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. Known for an entrepreneurial culture, collaborative leadership team, and commitment to long-term growth, the company empowers its people with significant ownership, visibility, and career advancement opportunities.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Estimating, this Estimator will establish and lead estimating operations for a growing regional market while partnering closely with an experienced estimating team located elsewhere in Texas.
- Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial construction projects throughout the Houston market.
- Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates from initial project pursuit through final pricing.
- Perform quantity take-offs, obtain subcontractor and vendor pricing, and build complete project estimates.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and project partners throughout the local market.
- Participate in bid strategy discussions and collaborative estimate reviews with senior leadership.
- Support both negotiated opportunities and competitive bid pursuits.
- Serve as a key market representative, helping expand the company's presence and future growth within the region.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Minimum 5-7 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
- Proven experience developing estimates from concept through final bid submission.
- Strong knowledge of local subcontractor markets, material pricing, and construction costs within the Houston area.
- Existing network of subcontractors, vendors, and industry contacts throughout the region.
- Experience performing quantity take-offs and managing the full estimating process independently.
- Proficiency with estimating software, ideally Autodesk ProEst or similar platforms.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated professional comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with remote teams.
- Someone who is ready to move beyond a supporting role and take ownership of a market with leadership visibility and influence.
What's on Offer
- Rare opportunity to become the first Estimator for a major regional market.
- High level of autonomy and ownership with direct access to executive leadership.
- Ability to shape estimating strategy and contribute to long-term office growth.
- Support from an established and collaborative estimating team.
- Exposure to a diverse pipeline of negotiated and competitively bid commercial projects.
- Significant career progression potential as the regional operation continues to expand.