Sr. Estimator- Mechanical/Structural

Overview

Senior estimator leading mechanical, concrete, structural, civil bids in Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• quantity takeoff
• bid evaluation
• estimating systems
• proposal support
• design coordination

Tasks

We are known for integrity, quality, and innovation in industrial construction. This Senior Estimator position is central to shaping the future of the preconstruction team — driving excellence in cost control, collaboration, and client trust across major civil and concrete projects. You’ll play a critical role in preconstruction, leading estimating efforts across mechanical, civil, concrete, and structural scopes, while collaborating with internal stakeholders (up to the CEO of our organization) and our respective project teams to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive bids. -Manage subcontractor outreach, pricing comparisons, and bid evaluations. -Prepare detailed cost estimates for industrial mechanical, concrete, structural, and select civil scopes. -Serve as a mentor to junior estimators, preparing to take on departmental leadership. -Support business development efforts through conceptual estimating and client-facing proposal support. -Collaborate with operations and field teams to ensure alignment between design intent and cost assumptions. -Conduct quantity take-offs, analyze drawings/specs, and develop project budgets. -Implement and improve estimating processes, systems, and technological improvements.

Requirements

• estimating
• mechanical
• structural
• take-off
• bachelor's
• leadership

What You Bring

Senior Estimator – Mechanical/Structural Our client is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Houston-based team. This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity for an experienced civil estimator ready to take on a leadership track — with a clear path toward the Estimating Manager role as the current manager transitions in the coming years. -8+ years of progressive estimating experience in industrial mechanical, concrete, and structural disciplines. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred. -Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. -Experience with take-off software and digital estimating tools. -Proven background in industrial mechanical estimating. -Leadership potential and drive to grow into an Estimating Manager role.

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Benefits

-Full-time, direct hire, onsite in Houston, TX. -Long-term role with strong career trajectory within our client’s preconstruction leadership.

About Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing

-Born from the merger of Pivot Workforce and Kodiak Labor Solutions, the firm combines decades of industry-specific recruiting experience. -It operates across diverse markets: from hospitals and data centers to heavy industrial, oil & gas, and renewable energy sites. -Teams place talent at every level—from BIM specialists and engineers to welders, electricians, and plant operators. -Their craft staffing extends to power projects (hydro, fossil, solar, wind, nuclear), often handling full outage crews. -They support contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire placements, customizing workforce plans to project cycles and ensuring alignment with client needs. -Their recruitment-first model builds deep candidate loyalty, creating a national database of skilled professionals.

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