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Lumicity

Senior Estimator

Lumicity, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070

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Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Recruitment Consultant - General Contractors | Commercial Construction | Texas About the Role

We are seeking a

Senior Estimator

with proven experience leading estimates on projects valued at

$20M or greater . This role requires expertise in conceptual estimating, competitive hard bids, and CM@Risk delivery methods. The ideal candidate is a strong mentor, a detail-oriented professional, and a collaborative leader who can deliver accurate estimates while developing and guiding junior estimators.

Key Responsibilities

Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) & Hard Bids

Prepare Spec Section Matrix, Call List, and recruit qualified Sub/Vendor bidders

Perform quantity takeoffs for all trades

Develop project-specific scopes and tab sheets

Prepare Google Sheet Sum Form and set up Bid Day Room

Create General Conditions estimates and tabulate trades on Bid Day

Develop project-specific bid tabs and publish bidder lists

Lead Pre-Bid Conferences

Participate in Bid Day prep and presentations to Owners

Verify bidder scopes post-Bid Day and compile GMP pricing booklets

Coordinate with Field Operations to present GMP to the Owner

Transition estimates to Field Ops for execution

Adapt CSP and CMAR techniques to develop pricing for incomplete or implied scopes

Leadership & Development

Mentor and oversee Estimators I & II, reviewing performance and providing guidance

Conduct performance appraisals and salary reviews for junior estimators

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and promote company core values

Qualifications

Experience & Background

8–15 years

verifiable experience

as a commercial estimator on the

contractor side

Stable work history with average tenure of

3–4 years per employer

Experience with

projects $20M+

Familiarity with

K-12 projects

is a plus

DFW-area subcontractor following preferred

Field experience as a

Project Engineer or Project Manager

is a plus

Strong project takeoff, organization, and conceptual estimating ability

Proficiency in

unit pricing, bid tabulation, and construction means & methods

Advanced skills with

Google Sheets, Excel, Word, and scheduling software

Ability to influence subcontractors/suppliers

Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills

Strong recruiting, interviewing, and performance appraisal capability

Effective public speaking, teaching, and sales proficiency

Strong

time management

and

customer service mindset

(internal & external)

✨ This is a

senior-level opportunity

for an estimator who thrives on large-scale, complex projects and enjoys mentoring others while delivering high-quality results.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development, Analyst, and Public Relations

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Construction, and Building Construction

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