Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction / Interior Build-Outs

Location: Austin, TX
Project Size:$2M–$8M
Sector: Commercial Interiors, Corporate Offices & Retail

About the Company

An established and well-regarded general contractor in the Texas construction market is looking to strengthen its preconstruction team with the appointment of a Senior Estimator in Austin.

The company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial construction and interior build-out projects, working with a portfolio of established clients across the office, corporate and retail sectors.

With projects typically ranging from $2M to $8M, this is an opportunity to join a business with a consistent workload, strong industry relationships and an experienced team that understands the demands of commercial interior construction.

The Position

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for overseeing the pricing and tendering of commercial interior projects, ensuring all estimates are accurate, competitive and commercially viable.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone who understands the detail behind commercial fit-out construction and can confidently manage the estimating process from initial project review through to final bid submission.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Taking the lead on estimating commercial interior construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Analysing project plans, specifications and scope documentation to establish accurate project costs.
• Preparing detailed quantity take-offs and comprehensive cost breakdowns.
• Managing subcontractor bidding, reviewing proposals and negotiating competitive pricing.
• Developing project budgets covering labour, materials, equipment and subcontracted works.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an established construction estimator with a strong understanding of commercial interiors and the associated subcontractor trades.

You should have:

• A proven background in estimating for a commercial general contractor.
• Strong experience with interior construction, commercial build-outs or tenant improvements.
• Previous involvement in projects ranging from $2M to $8M.
• Exposure to corporate office construction, workplace interiors and large retail environments.
• A detailed understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes and quantity take-offs.
• Strong relationships and knowledge of subcontractors and suppliers within the Texas market.
• The ability to independently manage the estimating process and deliver accurate bids under tight deadlines.