LHH
Senior Commercial Retail Construction Estimator
Location: Ft Worth
Industry: Construction
Salary Range: $90 –125k
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (100% onsite)
Type: Direct Hire
LHH is partnering with a growing commercial construction firm to identify a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Estimator. This is a direct hire opportunity with a company known for its high-quality retail renovation and ground-up projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in commercial construction estimating, strong blueprint reading skills, and proficiency in Sage Timberline and Procore.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the estimating and bidding process for commercial retail construction projects
- Analyze blueprints, specifications, and related documents to prepare accurate cost estimates
- Conduct job site surveys and participate in preconstruction meetings
- Prepare detailed take-offs and develop comprehensive project scopes
- Solicit and review subcontractor bids, ensuring full scope coverage
- Develop preliminary project schedules and finalize bid submissions
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth handoff and subcontractor selection
- Provide value engineering recommendations when appropriate
- Maintain professional communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
- Proficiency in Sage Timberline (Sage 300 Construction) and Procore
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred