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Robert Fragoso
Estimator
24130 Tomball Parkway , Ste 150 Tomball, TX 77375 US
Posted: 11/05/2025
2025-11-05
2025-12-12
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Function: Engineering
Job Number: 24649
Pay: $140,000-$160,000
Remote / Hybrid Jobs: On-Site
Job Description
A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for aviation construction projects. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and relationship-building skills. Working collaboratively, the new hire will support project success by producing reliable estimates and maintaining a strong subcontractor network while ensuring efficiency and consistency across all bids.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
Location:Â Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Salary + Additional Benefits:
- $140,000-$160,000 + Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K - company match
Location:Â Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
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 leveling, proposal preparation, and presentations to clients and partners.
- Maintain accurate historical data for use in future estimates.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred
- 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, with preference for aviation, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure sectors
- Previous experience supporting national design-build programs preferred
- Working knowledge of aviation-specific infrastructure needs (hangars, aprons, FBOs, support facilities) preferred
- Estimating and procurement experience across multiple U.S. construction markets preferred
- 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
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Robert Fragoso
Senior Search Director - Murray Technical
Specializing in matching talent with exciting opportunities in Engineering, Technical Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management Supply Chain, and IT.
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