Estimator

Estimator

Location: Dallas, TX, 75247 Fully Onsite

Pay: $25-$30/hr

Industry: Building Materials/Construction

Type: Direct Hire


Overview


We are working with a well-established and growing specialty building materials manufacturing company in Dallas that is looking to add an experienced Estimator to their team. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role supporting commercial projects across Texas and the entire East Coast. The right candidate will come directly from the construction/building material industry and be able to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time. If you have strong industry knowledge, can read blueprints and architectural drawings, and thrive in a busy, production-driven environment, we want to hear from you.


Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, schematics, and spec sheets to support accurate project costing
• Prepare quotes and estimates for commercial customers across a national territory
• Handle a high volume of projects daily, managing calls, emails, and faxes from customers in a timely and professional manner
• Perform customer take-offs and calculate project costs by evaluating labor, materials, and time requirements
• Enter orders and maintain accurate records within the ERP system
• Identify and resolve discrepancies through thorough analysis and communication with internal teams
• Prepare reports by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing data and project trends
• Support team objectives and contribute to overall operational performance

Requirements

• Experience in the building materials/construction industry is highly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and spec sheets
• Experience with estimating software such as Glazier Studios or Bluebeam is a strong plus
• Any ERP experience is acceptable; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is used, but is trainable
• Commercial experience only, residential background will not be considered
• High-volume estimating experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be authorized to work in the US, no visa sponsorship available
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required

Ideal Candidate

• Comes with solid industry experience and does not require extensive training on glazing fundamentals
• Has demonstrated job stability and a track record of commitment with previous employers
• Is self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable managing a high volume of projects under consistent deadlines
• Takes pride in accuracy, attention to detail, and delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.