- Robot type
- Construction
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
Full-time
Lead Estimator
Job description
Our ideal candidate is a highly analytical and detail-oriented construction professional with a deep understanding of estimating, scheduling, and cost control fundamentals. This individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment that brings together design, material science, operations, and technology teams to redefine how buildings are delivered.
ICON is seeking a Lead Estimator to lead the development of accurate, data-driven cost models and pricing strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects. As part of ICON’s Design-Build organization, this role operates within a vertically integrated delivery model where ICON serves as both designer and general…
Job responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and pricing models for a wide range of Design-Build projects, including production residential, custom residential, commercial, hospitality,…
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project budgets that integrate with ICON’s internal design, construction, and 3D printing operations.
- Partner with ICON’s Design Team, Build Operations, Print Operations, Material Supply Chain, and other teams to ensure project designs are both cost-efficient and constructible.
- Contribute throughout the pre-construction phase during the design development process with a focus on budget, constructability, and value engineering and early tradepartner engagement.
- Collaborate with the Building Design & Performance, Material Science, and Technology teams to identify innovative materials, processes, and design optimizations that result in measurable cost savings/value engineering.
- Support Business Development with conceptual and schematic-level estimates for project pursuits, proposals, and pricing strategies.
- Lead bid solicitations/RFP, evaluate subcontractor proposals, perform bid-leveling, and ensure comprehensive scope coverage and competitive pricing.
- Conduct market research and maintain updated cost databases and benchmark models to reflect current pricing, escalation, and regional trends.
Job requirements
- 3+ years of experience in construction estimating, construction management, purchasing, project engineering or other pre-construction roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Proven track record of estimating projects as part of a general contractor or design-build organization, covering full project scopes from sitework through finish-out.
- Deep understanding of residential and light commercial construction, including both self-perform and subcontracted scopes.
- Expertise in cost modeling, value engineering, and risk management for complex and diverse project types.
- Proficiency with construction estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, OST, RSMeans, Procore, or similar).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis, reporting, and cost modeling.