Estimator (Highland Park)
Vaco by Highspring, Highland Park, TX, United States
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 Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required
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 Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required