Senior Construction Estimator

Senior Construction Estimator

Fort Worth, Texas - Posted on June 17, 2025

Published By Alexandria Kramer

Trillium Construction is hiring for a Senior Construction Estimator in Fort Worth, TX to work with a well-established general commercial contractor and manage the bidding process by meticulously evaluating bid specifications and drawings for all projects.

Duties:

-Ensure precise scoping of plans to solicit bids for all trades and equipment

suppliers necessary for each project.

-Conduct job site surveys and participate in pre-construction job site meetings

to gather essential information

-Prepare in-house detailed take-offs, demonstrating a keen understanding of

project specifications

-Assist in the solicitation of subcontractor bids by recommending

or identifying specific client/landlord-required subcontractors

-Thoroughly review subcontractor bid packages to ensure inclusion of all scope items in their bids

-Take the lead in preparing project schedules, finalizing bids, and submitting them to the client/owner for consideration

-Review owner bid packages meticulously to grasp project

requirements

-Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to assist in

the final selection of subcontractors to be awarded projects.

-Communicate in a professional manner with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the pre-construction process

-Occasionally provide value engineering and make recommendations for alternatives when appropriate or at the client's request

Compensation:

-Annual salary between $90,000 - $110,000, with 10% position bonus, and profit-based bonus

-Profit sharing

-401k

-Medical and dental insurance 100% paid by employer, or $512/month reimbursement

-PTO

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; relevant certifications are a plus.

-A minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry is required. Emphasis on retail projects is required and should be outlined during the hiring process.

-Strong analytical and mathematical skills for precise take-offs and bid calculations.

-Familiarity with construction plans, specifications, and project documents.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

-Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

-Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

-Proficiency in relevant software and tools for estimating.

-Knowledge of value engineering principles.

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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