Senior Estimator

Now Hiring: Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager
📍 DFW Area | ⏱ Immediate Need

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator or Preconstruction Manager ready to take the next step to support a growing preconstruction workload. This role requires strong leadership in negotiated work, conceptual estimating, and client-facing preconstruction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiated bids and support client decision-making during preconstruction

• Develop conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, and cost studies

• Independently manage multiple estimates and preconstruction schedules

• Handle procurement and subcontractor buyout activities

• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to align scope, budget, and schedule

• Prepare estimates using Excel-based tools (no specialized estimating software)

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience in commercial construction

• Proven success with negotiated projects (hard-bid-only experience will not be a fit)

• Strong conceptual estimating and budgeting capabilities

• Experience across multiple project types, including:

  • K-12 / ISD

  • Healthcare (hospital renovation and ground-up)

  • Religious facilities

  • Office and mixed-use

  • Renovations, interiors, and MEP scopes

• Ability to manage 4-5 projects concurrently

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

• Mission-critical project experience is a plus

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Additional Information

• Average project size: $7M-$15M

• High-priority hire due to active and upcoming projects

• Leadership team recently expanded to support growth

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.