Senior Estimator - Top 200 ENR General Contractor - Austin

Join An Award-Winning, People-First Construction Leader

Our client is a top 200 ENR, award-winning, employee-focused commercial construction firm with a national presence and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality workplace, retail, hospitality, and renovation projects. Recognized as a top workplace and best place to work in multiple markets, the organization has earned hundreds of industry accolades for project excellence, client service, and workplace culture. The business is known for investing heavily in its people, promoting from within, and providing clear career advancement opportunities for ambitious construction professionals. With a long-standing history of growth and operational excellence, they continue to be a preferred partner for many leading regional and national organizations.

Job Description

As the senior estimator, you will be a key member of the preconstruction team, driving project pricing strategy, subcontractor engagement, and bid competitiveness across a diverse commercial project portfolio.

• Lead conceptual estimating, budgeting, and detailed cost planning efforts for commercial construction projects.
• Perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis from drawings, specifications, and request for proposal documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong subcontractor relationships to secure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Prepare bid packages, define subcontractor scopes, and manage the bid administration process.
• Conduct site visits and evaluate project conditions to support accurate estimating assumptions.
• Collaborate with project teams, architects, engineers, owners, and business development stakeholders throughout the proposal process.
• Support strategic decision-making through cost analysis, value engineering, market research, and construction trend evaluation.

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.

The Successful Applicant

For the senior estimator we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, architecture, engineering, and building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and complex bid documents.
• Experience producing conceptual estimates, detailed takeoffs, budgets, and pricing analyses.
• Proficiency with on-screen takeoff, bluebeam revu, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred.
• Experience leading turnover meetings, cost reviews, and project handoffs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with subcontractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.

What's On Offer

• Base salary of $100,000 - $140,000+
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched 401(k) program
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized commercial construction organization with an exceptional industry reputation.
• Career development supported by a proven culture of internal promotion and leadership advancement.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial interior, renovation, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborative and people-focused culture consistently recognized as a top employer.
• High level of autonomy and visibility within a growing preconstruction team.
• Full-time position based in the Austin, Texas area.