Job Title: Commercial Construction Estimator
Location: Houston, TX (with national project scope)
Travel: 1–2 times per month
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to join our Houston-based team. This role will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for aviation-related commercial construction projects nationwide. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, highly organized, and skilled at building strong industry relationships to support a reliable network of subcontractors, general contractors, and vendors across multiple U.S. markets.
This role requires monthly travel (1–2x/month) to various regional markets to develop and maintain a robust network of subcontractors, general contractors, and other trade partners who can support the scale and standards of our aviation project portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed cost estimates for aviation facilities and commercial construction projects.
- Analyze plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Build and maintain a national database of qualified subcontractors, general contractors, and suppliers, particularly in markets targeted for Sky Harbour Group development.
- Conduct field visits across the U.S. (1–2x per month) to cultivate subcontractor, general contractor, and vendor relationships in new markets.
- Collaborate closely with in-house design teams to ensure alignment of cost with project goals.
- Participate in design review meetings, pre-bid walkthroughs, and project hand-offs.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor, general contractor, and supplier quotes and manage scope coverage to mitigate risk.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options, and constructability solutions.
- Assist in bid packaging, proposal preparation, and presentations to clients and partners.
- Maintain accurate historical data for use in future estimates.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, with preference for aviation, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure sectors.
- Proven ability to estimate all major CSI divisions, especially site development, structural systems, MEP, and finishes.
- Strong familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and estimating software such as Sage Estimating, WinEst, or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build networks of subcontractors, general contractors, and vendors across diverse geographic regions.
- Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to twice per month.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience supporting national design-build programs.
- Working knowledge of aviation-specific infrastructure needs (hangars, aprons, FBOs, support facilities).
- Estimating and procurement experience across multiple U.S. construction markets.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 10% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Fuel reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Commercial Construction Estimating: 7 years (Preferred)
- PEMB: 4 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
