Senior Estimator
Take the next step in your career as a Senior Estimator with a rapidly growing, market-leading commercial contractor dominating the Houston market. This is a high-impact role where you'll own major bids, work directly with senior decision-makers, and help shape a strong pipeline of $5M-$20M projects-all while positioning yourself for accelerated career progression in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
As a Senior Estimator, you will report into senior preconstruction leadership and play a critical role in delivering accurate, competitive bids across a diverse project portfolio.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects valued between $5M-$20M
- Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Perform quantity take-offs and develop comprehensive pricing models
- Solicit, review, and qualify subcontractor bids and proposals
- Identify scope gaps, risks, and coordination issues during preconstruction
- Maintain cost databases and detailed Excel tracking models
- Support proposal preparation, bid submissions, and client communications
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.
- 3-5 years of estimating or preconstruction experience within commercial construction
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Strong understanding of construction documents, scopes, and technical drawings
- Proven experience estimating projects across multiple trades
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with construction software platforms (e.g., Procore) preferred
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage subcontractor relationships
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Competitive compensation package - $100,000-150,000
Company Bonuses - Annual & Project Based
Vehicle Allowance w/ Gas Card
Excellent benefits program that includes insurance and 401k match
Opportunity for fast-tracked career progression