Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction | Houston

Houston, Texas Permanent USD125,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
Lead estimating on landmark ground-up commercial projectsClear path into senior preconstruction leadership
  • Lead estimating on landmark ground-up commercial projects
  • Clear path into senior preconstruction leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected commercial construction firm known for delivering large-scale projects across a diverse range of market sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships, the organization provides a stable platform for experienced construction professionals seeking continued growth and leadership opportunities.

Job Description

Reporting into senior preconstruction leadership, the Senior Estimator will take ownership of critical estimating functions and support the successful pursuit of new business opportunities.

  • Lead the preparation and delivery of detailed estimates throughout design and preconstruction phases.
  • Develop conceptual budgets, cost plans, and pricing strategies using limited design information.
  • Manage and mentor estimators working on complex, multi-disciplinary construction projects.
  • Evaluate project risks and establish appropriate contingencies and estimate assumptions.
  • Collaborate with operations teams, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure pricing accuracy and feasibility.
  • Analyze subcontractor proposals, supplier pricing, market conditions, escalation impacts, and procurement risks.
  • Present estimating strategies and recommendations during internal reviews, client presentations, and project pursuit activities.

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

For the Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction we are seeking:

  • Proven estimating experience within commercial construction.
  • Strong background delivering estimates for large-scale ground-up construction projects.
  • Ability to prepare conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, and comprehensive cost plans.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or developing estimating teams.
  • Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement, market pricing, and construction cost drivers.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage clients and senior stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented professional capable of balancing strategic thinking with technical accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively within an office-based, collaborative environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary starting from $125,000+.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale commercial construction projects.
  • Direct exposure to senior preconstruction leadership and executive decision-makers.
  • Long-term career progression within a respected and growing construction organization.



Contact
Mikayla Colby
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7092654

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mikayla Colby
Job Reference
JN-082026-7092654
 

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