Located in TEXARKANA, AR
Pay: $48,000-60,000
Job Full Description
Commercial Construction Estimator/ Project Manager
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Schedule: Flexible – 7:00am–4:00pm or 8:00am–5:00pm
Work Environment: 70% office / 30% field
Our client, a reputable commercial construction company in business for over 30 years, is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator/ Project Manager to join their team. This role requires hands-on commercial estimating experience and a strong understanding of construction costs, bid preparation, and project coordination.
This position plays a critical role in the preconstruction and budgeting process and works closely with leadership, project managers, and job site superintendents to ensure accuracy from estimate through execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs from blueprints and construction documents
- Analyze architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and addenda
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, overhead, and profit
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
- Prepare and submit competitive bid proposals and budgets
- Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
- Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and project scope
- Track estimating revisions, RFIs, and scope changes
- Document assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions clearly
- Collaborate closely with project managers and job site superintendents during preconstruction and project handoff
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with take-offs, bid analysis, and scope review
- Working knowledge of commercial construction methods and materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong blueprint and plan-reading skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong grammar
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable personal vehicle (gas and mileage reimbursed)
- Professional appearance and demeanor for job site visits
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PlanSwift or similar estimating software
- Project management experience
- Drafting or design background
Additional Information
- Flexible daily schedule options
- Weekly local travel only — no overnight stays
- Gas and $300 a month truck allowance provided
- Vacation schedule:
- 6 months – 1 week
- 1 year – 2 weeks
- 2 years – 3 weeks
- Health insurance benefits are not offered with this position
Texarkana, AR
1125
4323 Jefferson Avenue
Texarkana, AR 71854
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