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Lead Estimator

Swinerton

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United States , Dallas

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Job Description:

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Responsibility:

  • Simultaneously leads one or more estimate/budget/pursuit and in addition has capacity be support others on estimating pursuits
  • Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff
  • Can quickly and accurately diagnose error, scope, exclusions in subcontractor estimates
  • Can review, prepare, and review others' quantity take-offs
  • Train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers
  • Spearheads and maintains historical costs
  • Prepares customized subcontracting bidders list(s) to the correct type of job
  • Maintains great relationship with trade partners
  • Assist jobsite staff with estimating support
  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
  • Prepare conceptual estimates
  • Prepare subcontractors bid list
  • Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation
  • Review plans and specifications
  • Can generate high level VE/VM log with accuracy
  • Follows bid schedule and can realign deliverable dates with minimal impact, through the use and management of the Estimate Checklist
  • Builds consensus on applied fee strategy
  • Review subcontractor prequalification on prospective trade partners
  • Draft the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements
  • Set-up and review General Conditions and General Requirements with the Operations team
  • Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions
  • Sets up and conducts GO / NO GO for Swinerton self-perform trades
  • Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)
  • Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience
  • Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM Models
  • Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks
  • Ability to use all estimating software such as Excel, Bluebeam, Revit, Destini, or other programs to complete daily duties
  • Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles
What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • individual stock ownership
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick leave
  • paid holidays
  • bereavement leave
  • employee assistance program
  • pre-tax flexible spending accounts
  • basic term life insurance and AD&D
  • business travel accident insurance
  • short and long term disability
  • financial wellness coaching
  • educational assistance
  • Care.com membership
  • ClassPass fitness membership
  • DashPass delivery membership
  • additional term life insurance
  • long term care insurance
  • critical illness and accidental injury insurance
  • pet insurance
  • legal plan
  • identity theft protection
  • other voluntary benefit options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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