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Chief Estimator – Commercial Masonry
Fenimore-Blythe Commercial Masonry, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Full-Time
Work Location: On-site; hybrid schedule may be considered for qualified candidates
Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 annually, plus performance bonus
Company OverviewFenimore-Blythe Commercial Masonry has served the Dallas–Fort Worth market since 1945. We self-perform structural CMU, brick, stone and cast stone on healthcare, education, municipal, water/wastewater treatment, industrial and commercial projects, working with many of the region's leading general contractors. We are a family-owned company with a strong safety record and a long history of repeat customers.
Position SummaryFenimore-Blythe is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead the company's preconstruction and estimating function. The Chief Estimator will be responsible for all aspects of bidding, from project selection and quantity takeoff through pricing, proposal submission and contract award. This position reports directly to the President and plays a central role in the company's growth.
The successful candidate will have access to detailed historical job cost data and established estimating tools and processes to support accurate, competitive pricing.
Key Responsibilities- Review bid invitations and make bid/no-bid recommendations based on project fit, risk and capacity
- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare complete estimates for structural CMU, brick, stone, cast stone and related scopes
- Solicit, evaluate and incorporate supplier and subcontractor pricing, including waterproofing, sealants, stucco and EIFS
- Prepare proposals, scope letters, inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
- Develop and maintain relationships with general contractor preconstruction teams; attend pre-bid meetings and scope reviews
- Negotiate scope and price through contract award
- Track bid results, hit rate and backlog; meet annual sales and margin goals
- Coordinate turnover of awarded projects to project management and operations
- Review completed projects against original estimates and apply findings to future bids
- Help improve estimating standards, tools and procedures
- 7+ years of commercial masonry estimating experience; subcontractor experience strongly preferred
- Established relationships with general contractors in the DFW market
- Proficiency with takeoff software such as Tradesman, On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and civil drawings and specifications
- Thorough knowledge of masonry systems, including reinforcement, grout, bond beams, lintels, flashing and veneer anchorage
- Experience estimating cement plaster (stucco), lath and adhered veneer preferred
- Demonstrated record of winning profitable work
- Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills
- Experience with Texas public work (ISD, municipal, bonded and prevailing wage projects) preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Must reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth area
- Base salary of $130,000 – $160,000, commensurate with experience
- Annual performance bonus tied to company gross profit
- Long-term incentive plan
- Monthly vehicle allowance
- Medical insurance
- 401(k) with 4% safe harbor company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company-provided phone and laptop
Please include a brief summary of recent masonry projects you have estimated and been awarded.
Fenimore-Blythe Commercial Masonry, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits and additional compensation
Benefits
Medical insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with 4% safe harbor company match
Additional compensation
Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 annually, plus performance bonus
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