Demolition Estimator

Job Title: Senior Abatement Estimator
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $80,000-$85,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Healthcare, 1 week PTO to start (2 weeks after 1 year), long-term career path, supportive family-oriented team
Industry: Environmental Abatement (Asbestos, Mold, Lead), Demolition, Construction

About the Company

Our client is a trusted, family-owned abatement and demolition contractor based in Houston, TX, proudly serving Houston and surrounding areas for over 20 years. With a reputation built on safety, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction, they specialize in asbestos, lead, and mold abatement, as well as selective demolition for commercial, industrial, and residential properties.

This is a company where loyalty is valued, long-term careers are built, and every team member is treated like family. They're not a corporate machine they're hands-on, personable, and driven by results and relationships. We're looking for a seasoned Abatement Estimator who understands the nuances of asbestos, lead, and mold abatement and can seamlessly move between estimating and project management. Youll play a key role in bidding new work, nurturing client relationships, managing compliance, and leading abatement projects from start to finish.

Youll be walking into a company that is respected and well-networked in the Houston market, with established connections to consultants, contractors, and property owners. This role offers significant career growth, especially for someone eager to build a department, bring in new business, or eventually step into an executive leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend site walkthroughs and job inspections with clients, property owners, and environmental consultants

• Review environmental surveys (asbestos, lead, mold) and create accurate, competitive estimates

• Prepare and submit bids for public and private sector projects, including government-regulated work

• Maintain and grow strong relationships with consultants, general contractors, and property managers

• Oversee awarded projects through planning, field mobilization, compliance, and close-out

• Collaborate with field crews and supervisors to ensure adherence to abatement regulations and job specifications

• Help develop operational processes and strategies for future estimating success

• Ensure licensing, permitting, and documentation are in place for all projects (TDSHS, OSHA, EPA, etc.)

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in environmental abatement estimating (asbestos required; lead/mold a plus)

• Deep understanding of abatement regulations, safety standards, and documentation requirements in Texas

• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, and residential projects

• Ability to read and interpret environmental reports, blueprints, and bid documents

• Familiarity with industry players and consultants in the Houston area

• A strong network or book of business is highly desirable

• Confident communicator with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Why Join This Team?

• Stability & Legacy: Be part of a company with over two decades of reputation and relationships
• Real Leadership Opportunity: Step into a high-impact role and grow with the business
• Family-First Culture: Work in a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where youre truly valued
• Diverse Project Portfolio: From industrial plants to schools, hospitals, and private properties
• No Corporate Red Tape: Your voice matters your ideas and expertise will help shape the future

This role is ideal for a well-connected, detail-oriented abatement professional who wants to make a lasting impact and grow with a company that invests in its people. Whether youre looking for long-term stability or the chance to lead a department, this could be the role where you plant roots and thrive.