Construction Estimator

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing commercial construction team. This individual will lead the estimating process for a variety of commercial projects and play a critical role in delivering accurate, competitive, and profitable bids.

The ideal candidate must have strong commercial construction experience and a deep understanding of cost analysis, CSI divisions, and multiple delivery methods including hard bid and GMP contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission
  
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses across all CSI divisions
  
• Develop and manage estimates for:
  
• Ground-up construction
  
• Renovations
  
• Tenant Improvements (TI)
  
• Design/Build projects
  
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor bids
  
• Prepare GMP proposals and hard bid submissions
  
• Conduct scope reviews and gap analysis
  
• Collaborate with pre construction, project management, and operations teams
  
• Participate in value engineering efforts
  
• Review drawings and specifications to identify risk, cost drivers, and scope gaps
  
• Present estimates and bid strategies to executive leadership
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (5-10 preferred for senior-level candidates)
  
• Proven experience estimating ground-up, renovation, TI, and/or design-build projects
  
• Strong working knowledge of CSI divisions
  
• Experience with GMP contracts and hard bid procurement
  
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and addenda accurately
  
• Strong subcontractor network and bid leveling experience
  
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, Sage, Planswift, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
  
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  
• Experience leading or mentoring junior estimators
  
• Experience with conceptual budgeting and early design pricing
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance