Concrete Estimator – Commercial Construction (Dallas, TX)
Location: Dallas, TX (On-site, Full-Time)
Compensation: Up to $130,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Health insurance (partially company-paid), 401(k) with up to 4% match
Start Date: Immediate need due to company growth
A growing Dallas-based commercial construction contractor is seeking an experienced Concrete Estimator to join its preconstruction team. This role is best suited for someone with a strong background in concrete subcontracting who understands both field operations and estimating.
The company self-performs and manages a wide range of concrete scopes across commercial, retail, and industrial projects and is expanding its estimating capacity to support increased project volume.
Project Types
- Commercial concrete construction
- Retail and Commercial site flatwork
- Tilt-up concrete structures
- Structural and foundation packages
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for concrete scopes of work
- Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
- Analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Review project documents to ensure accurate scope coverage
- Collaborate with project management and field operations teams
- Support bid strategy, pricing development, and value engineering
- Maintain and update historical cost data for future estimating accuracy
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and occasional site visits
Required Experience
- 5+ years of experience in concrete construction
- Background with a concrete subcontractor or self-performing contractor strongly preferred
- Experience in estimating, project management, or project engineering
- Strong knowledge of commercial concrete, flatwork, and tilt-up systems
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Understanding of production rates, sequencing, and field operations
- Proficiency with estimating tools and Excel
Preferred Background
- Field experience as a foreman, superintendent, estimator, or project manager
- Experience on commercial, retail, or industrial concrete projects
- Strong understanding of subcontractor pricing and trade coordination
- Familiarity with fast-paced or design-build environments
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for a hands-on concrete professional who has transitioned into estimating or project management and wants to stay close to the field while driving preconstruction strategy. The right person will be comfortable working in a growing organization where speed, accuracy, and practical construction knowledge are highly valued.
Apply above or drop me an email at erin@allegiance-construction.com 📩
